03/06/2024
REPORT OF THE JOB AWARENESS CREATION FOR BATCH B STREAM 1 CORPS MEMBERS IN SOUTHERN IJAW LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AMASSOMA. FOR MAY 31ST 2024.
In preparation for the winding up activities of the 2023 Batch B stream 1 corps members, the Job Awareness Creation program took place on the 31st of May 2024, at the Zonal Head Office, Amasomma.
The JAC program started at exactly 9:30 am, initiated by Mr. Oscar with the recitation of the NYSC anthem. In attendance were the Local Government Inspector (LGI) Mr. Nimi Sambo, Mr. Oscar, and three resource persons present, to lecture the Batch B1 corps members.
With applause, Mr. Oscar welcomed the Local Government Inspector (LGI) to the stage to deliver the program's opening speech.
The Resource persons, Dr. Joseph and Mr. Otiko Prince, extended their heartfelt congratulations to the corps members who are concluding their service.
Dr. Joseph's address highlighted the methodical journey of Batch B1 through the NYSC's cardinals stages: the initial orientation camp exercise, the subsequent engagement at the primary place of assignment (PPA), the community development service (CDS), culminating in the passing out parade exercise.
As the corps members approach the final phase of winding up and passing out, he emphasized the importance of applying the skills acquired during the NYSC period in their future endeavors.
The First speaker, Mr. Joseph in his address, refreshed the minds of all present about the SAED program which though under-rated, yet has solved numerous unemployment problems thus bringing about self-employment.
Still speaking, he advised that graduates should develop an entrepreneurial spirit as well as consciously ensure that there’s a keen relationship between their business idea and area of discipline.
Mr. Otiko Prince, one of the resource persons enlightened the corps members involved on the relevance of taking skill acquisition seriously because it’s a weapon to fight against the various frustrations that results from unemployment.
He encouraged corps members to consciously acquire knowledge, social capital, experiential capital, passion, and creativity which will give them a competitive advantage regardless of the field or area they want to delve into in life.
He also advised corps members to develop an entrepreneurial mindset as it is the solution to the economic problem of the country today.
At the end of the lectures, questions were asked and responded to by the resource persons.
Thereafter there were skills set exhibitions where corps presented different skills like hairdressing, barbing, processing and preservation, cosmetology, etc. they acquired during their period of Service.
The Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) Waate Nuzor Kpugbara, expressed her gratitude to the resource persons, the LGI, Mr. Oscar, and Mr. Beleke for making the JAC program a huge success. The LGI also appreciated his quest for venerating the invitation.
He went further to recap all that SAED entails, encouraging everyone to strive towards a better life.
The program ended with the rendition of the NYSC anthem.
Written by:
Caroline Ochai
Shot by: ihrobo Simon
For the Media and Press Team
NYSC Southern Ijaw
31/05/2024
Waate Nuzor Kpugbara
CLO, SILGA
F: LGI(SILGA)