NYSC DG tells corpers what to do on Job issue

 The Director -General of the National Youth Service Corps , Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim , has urged corps member not to wait for white- collar jobs .

He gave the advice on Monday while addressing the 2020 Batch ‘B’ corps members deployed to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja .

The Director - General who spoke at the FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa advised the corpers to develop skills and embrace the dignity of labour while striving towards self -employment .

He said that instead of seeking scarcely available white- collar jobs , they should acquire skills that would make them wealth creators

“Don ’t wait for white- collar jobs . Respect the dignity of labour, be focused and be committed . Discover your talents and work towards harnessing them and the sky will be your limit ,” he said .

Ibrahim also advised the corps member to “shun religious intolerance and ethnic bigotry ”, adding that they should be “in the vanguard for the promotion of national unity and integration. ”

The Director -General also advised them to be security conscious as he warned them against embarking on unauthorised journeys and movements at night .

“Please , don’t compromise your safety . Don ’t travel at night, be COVID - 19 safety compliant and use the opportunities of NYSC service year as a platform to excel in life ,” he said .