Newly Appointed NYSC Board Chairman, Eta Pays Visit To DG
…Says I Am Here To Add Value
By Raphael Ekpang
Abuja (Core Reporters) Ntufam Hilliard Eta, the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday paid an unscheduled visit to the headquarters of the Scheme.in Abuja.
Eta arrived at the NYSC headquarters some minutes past 2 pm and was received by staff of the Scheme before the arrival of the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed who had a brief closed door meeting with the former.
The former acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said Nigeria is at the point of transition towards greatness,noting that one of the pillars of greatness in a society is the youths..
Eta, while addressing newsmen shortly after his closed door meeting with the DG NYSC, Brig. Gen. Ahmed said his appointment as the board chairman of the Scheme is an opportunity to add value to the scheme, saying, “I am an agent of change,”
However, in his acceptance speech made available to Core Reporters, Eta said, “Mr. President, I have long concluded that a politician cannot build a nation: ditto for the technocrats. It is only a Patriot who cares to build a nation. My conviction of your patriotism matches mine.
“My President my love for Nigeria is wholesome, deep and pronounced, that is why this office offers me the chance to add value, build legacies and pursue history.
“I pledge therefore, to uphold the highest ideals of integrity, progress and creativity. I pledge to drag the NYSC with the cooperation of other stakeholders to the Renewed Hope Vision,” he said.
He emphasized that NYSC was created to refine the youths, building the greatest value of patriotism, creativity and progress.
“For me, it’s an opportunity to add value. I have a purpose driven attitude to life. So I thank God for this opportunity that’s given to me to showcase that attitude to see to the success of the Scheme.
While noting that the Scheme has been existing for the past 52 years, said there is needs for some reformation, renovation and innovation.
“That’s the reason why I think it’s a very good opportunity for us to bring in some reforms and clearly direct the Scheme towards the very best that Nigeria can offer”, he added.
