The director-general of the National Youth Service Corps, Olakunle Nafiu, has called on employers of corps members in Anambra to prioritise their welfare and mentorship.

Mr Nafiu made the call at the 2026 Corps Employers’ Workshop held in Awka on Tuesday.

The NYSC chief commended the employers for their commitment and support for the scheme’s objectives and ideals.

He said the workshop was another opportunity for stakeholders to review their collective efforts, strengthen existing partnerships, and explore new ways to improve the welfare and workplace experience of corps members deployed to various establishments.

“Corps employers play important roles in creating a conducive environment for productive and eventful service.

“The workplace serves as the primary platform through which corps members acquire practical experience, develop professional competencies and contribute their skills to national development,” he said.

Patrick-Agha Mba, commissioner for sports and youth development, commended the NYSC boss and its coordinator in Anambra for their visionary leadership and commitment to the state’s development.

Mr Mba said that since its inception, the NYSC had continued to promote national unity, cultural integration, leadership development, and community service, as well as provide young graduates with practical workplace experience, which prepared them for labour market realities.

He said Governor Charles Soludo’s administration had positioned Anambra as one of Nigeria’s most attractive destinations for investment and private sector growth.

Pauline Ojisua, the coordinator of NYSC in Anambra, said the workshop was a reminder that the welfare and development of corps members cannot be achieved by the scheme alone.

She commended the employers for providing corps members with opportunities to learn, serve and grow.

“Beyond assigning duties, many of you have mentored them, encouraged them and helped them discover their strengths,” she said.

(NAN)