APC Reps candidate demands urgent signing of NYSC trust fund bill

The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the House of Representatives in the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Philip Agbese, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to enact the NYSC Trust Fund as a farewell gift to the youth bustle in the country.

Chief Philip Agebese said so during an interactive session with journalists after a visit to the presidential villa in Abuja as part of his consultations and preparations for the upcoming elections.

He said, "The long-awaited signing of the NYSC trust fund bill, considered by stakeholders to be the nation's unemployment masterstroke, is ahead of our gracious President. We are confident that Mr. President will sign the bill given the many benefits it would bring to the country.”

"The NYSC Trust Fund is the result of strenuous efforts to address youth unemployment in the country. All of this has been articulated by various stakeholders across the country as part of our drive to address youth unemployment. We must understand that the NYSC Trust Fund, once enacted, will remain one of the notable legacies of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.”

Agnese further added that the Muhammadu Buhari administration has devoted considerable attention to youth development in the country over the years.

"One of the things you can't take away from President Muhammadu Buhari is the fact that he is comfortable with the country's young and burgeoning population. This has been evident in the various community development initiatives. young people introduced over the years, and enacting the NYSC Trust Fund into law would be the icing on the cake.”

"We have seen how young people, especially those undergoing the compulsory one-year youth service, have played an invaluable role in the socio-economic development of the country. For example, during the Covid-pandemic 19, members of the company have contributed immensely to stopping the spread of the virus through notable initiatives.”

"Young people can do more with the right atmosphere and motivation, and the NYSC Trust Fund will do that; young people will have access to funds to turn their dreams into tangible realities. Jobs will be created; the crime rate will drop significantly, among the many other benefits the NYSC Trust Fund will bring to the country."

"I must add that the NYSC Trust Fund, once enacted, will be a lasting legacy in the country. In the years to come, it would have solidified the unity of Nigeria in many ways. It would also solve a critical problem major: the "lack of funds for start-ups which has been a setback in the journey of many young people".

Asked about the implementation challenge following the signing of the NYSC trust fund bill, he said the bill contains provisions that address these concerns.

“There are several levels of control to ensure that the funds are used in an adequate, transparent and accountable manner. Remember that there will be a board in charge of the use of the funds. The members of the board of directors will come from diverse backgrounds of people with impeccable professional experience in administration."

“Remember that the National Assembly and stakeholders have adequately considered the bill. These concerns have been raised and addressed. So there should be no cause for alarm. is a break from the past, and I can tell you that once enacted, the NYSC Trust Fund will serve as a benchmark for youth development on the African continent and beyond.”

Recall that both Houses of the National Assembly recently passed a bill establishing a National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund to provide a sustainable source of funding for the National Youth Service Corps , skills acquisition, training and empowerment of Corps members. , training and retraining of National Youth Service Corps personnel, development of camps and NYSC training and facilities; and for related questions.