10 NYSC Members On Youth Exchange Programme To India

Ten corps members are billed to travel to the Republic of India to participate in a youth exchange programme organised by the Indian National Cadet Corps.

The programme is held annually in commemoration of the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents.

In a release signed by the Director Press and Public Relations, Eddy Magwa, quoted the Director General as saying that the Nigerian delegation would gain at the programme, especially from the Indian National Cadet Corps.

Speaking at a pre-departure briefing exercise held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, expressed appreciation over the invitation extended the Scheme to participate in the programme.

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The director general noted that the invitation, being a second one, was another opportunity for the NYSWC to showcase the potentials of the Nigerian youth while also giving participants the opportunity to understand the socio-economic similarities and differences between the two countries.

Ahmed told his hosts that Nigeria is a country with diverse cultures, adding that NYSC was established to promote national unity, cohesion and development.

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He stated that the Scheme was always open to collaborating with agencies both within and outside the country for the promotion of its noble objectives.

Ahmed congratulated the corps members on their nomination for the event, and enjoined them to be of good conduct in line with the core values of the NYSC.

Earlier in his remarks, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri G.

Balasubramanian, noted that Nigeria and India shared several things in common, especially their huge populations and multi-cultural settings.

He said the exchange programme would enable the delegation to showcase Nigeria’s culture at the event, which would be attended by youths from other countries.

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The diplomat described the NYSC as a commendable initiative, which would not only give the participating youths a broader understanding of the country, but also prepare them for leadership responsibilities.

He admonished them to use the opportunity of the programme to make friends from across the globe and also explore the country’s rich cultural heritage, its historical sites, other issues of interest, including the Indian cuisines.