letters of employment to 173 former members of the National Youth
Service Corps, NYSC into the federal civil service for distinguishing
themselves during their service at the primary assignment.
According to Tribune, nine physically-challenged ex-corps members were among those given the employment. The
letters were presented to the recipients, who served in 2012, 2013 and
2014 by the chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Mrs
Joan Ayo.
Ayo, while presenting the letters, commended the
awardees for exhibiting exemplary conduct and discipline throughout
their years in service.
“You are a special breed, congratulations on this
achievement. You did not only excel in the universities, but also during
your NYSC. It shows you are hard working, that is why you have been
able to distinguish yourselves among your peers
“Your appointments
are on merit and that is why it has nothing to do with the federal
character principle. Your selection is devoid of political influence. It
has nothing to do with political affiliation.”
Out of the 173 members that were appointed, 164 got presidential awards
while the remaining nine were introduced into the scheme through Hope
Alive, a brainchild of the NYSC.
