Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission, has lauded the NYSC's significant role in national unity, integration, and the country's socioeconomic development during a visit to the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.
The SEC team visited to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Scheme on financial literacy for Corps Members, with Agama noting the Scheme's nationwide deployment of Corps Members across all parts of the country, unmatched by any agency.
"The essence of NYSC cannot be overemphasised in terms of culture, association, networking and future relations," Agama stated, reminiscing on his youth service year and expressing delight in the collaboration between both agencies.
The SEC Director General added that it was necessary to expose Corps Members to financial education and financial freedom, which would help them as they grow and attain leadership roles in their endeavours.
He noted that Corps Members are valuable assets who can effectively deliver financial literacy messages to residents at the grassroots, leveraging the Scheme's nationwide reach to engage communities across Nigeria.
Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director General of NYSC, advised Corps Employers nationwide to mentor Corps Members in their establishments, noting that this would help them become responsible leaders.
General Nafiu commended the initiatives and leadership style of the SEC Director General's administration since he assumed duty, which have transformed the landscape of the Nigerian Capital Market and improved public trust.
He expressed the Scheme's readiness to partner with the SEC, noting that such collaboration would benefit Corps Members, NYSC, and the public at large.
"The way you relate with them, build and mentor them, will greatly impact their future and the nation. They are ready, resilient, and committed young Nigerians who require mentorship. When you take good care of them, they will reciprocate," General Nafiu emphasised.
The partnership between NYSC and SEC will equip Corps Members with essential financial knowledge and skills during their service year, enabling them to make informed financial decisions and share financial literacy knowledge with their host communities.
