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In a move that has stirred widespread commendation across the country, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate employment of 200 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) honorees into the federal civil service. 

He also announced a cash reward of ₦250,000 each for the honorees in recognition of their exceptional service to the nation during the 2020 to 2023 service years.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 29, during the combined President’s NYSC Honours Award Ceremony held in Abuja. Representing President Tinubu at the event was the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who emphasized the administration’s continued commitment to youth development and national service.

The President’s gesture was not limited to the 200 awardees. Tinubu also directed that 10 physically challenged former corps members, who sustained various injuries or disabilities while serving the country, should be offered federal employment immediately. 

He assured the recipients that their sacrifices would not be forgotten and their futures were a priority to his administration.

In addition to job placements and financial support, all honorees—regardless of physical condition—are to be awarded postgraduate scholarships. 

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The scholarship grants them access to pursue master’s or doctorate degrees in any Nigerian university of their choice.

“In appreciation of their outstanding service to the nation, all 200 NYSC awardees will receive ₦250,000 each,” President Tinubu declared through Onyejeocha. “Furthermore, each recipient is granted a scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies in any Nigerian university.”

The honorees were selected based on their remarkable display of discipline, selflessness, commitment, patriotism, teamwork, and integrity during their service years. The ceremony also celebrated the overall best male and female performers from the batches.

The NYSC scheme, established in 1973, remains a cornerstone of national integration, youth empowerment, and rural development. Tinubu’s latest move underscores the government's plan to reward excellence while reinforcing national unity through youth service.

This announcement comes at a time when many young Nigerians are calling for greater recognition and incentives for serving their country, making this development a major win for NYSC and youth empowerment.

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