Archivi.ng | The Nigerian Economist, Wednesday, January 6, 1988

Newspaper from 1988/01/06

The NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) has made significant contributions to Nigeria's national unity, socio-economic development, and personal growth for participants. Its achievements are particularly notable in education, where over 65% of the 296,000 mobilized corps members have been assigned to teaching roles, enhancing the quality of education across the country. In healthcare, the NYSC has facilitated the delivery of essential medical services, including preventive and rehabilitative care, especially in rural areas. Corps members have also engaged in health education and research, contributing to the fight against diseases. A notable success story includes a corps doctor who established a community-based nutrition program that significantly reduced child malnutrition in his area. The NYSC aims to continue its impactful work, including efforts to eradicate guinea worm disease in Nigeria.

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The NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) has made significant contributions to Nigeria's national unity, socio-economic development, and personal growth for participants. Its achievements are particularly notable in education, where over 65% of the 296,000 mobilized corps members have been assigned to teaching roles, enhancing the quality of education across the country. In healthcare, the NYSC has facilitated the delivery of essential medical services, including preventive and rehabilitative care, especially in rural areas. Corps members have also engaged in health education and research, contributing to the fight against diseases. A notable success story includes a corps doctor who established a community-based nutrition program that significantly reduced child malnutrition in his area. The NYSC aims to continue its impactful work, including efforts to eradicate guinea worm disease in Nigeria.

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