NYSC, Wema Bank to Partner on Mentorship, Empowerment For Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps and Wemabank would soon collaborate on the introduction of digital skill acquisition hub for Corps Members to enable them have a wider access to business opportunities.

Myschoolnews reports Wemabank Executive Director, Retail and Digital Business, Tunde Mabawonku, made this known when he led a delegation from the bank on a courtesy visit to NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja today.

He said there was the need to create an enabling platform with advance technology to make value change with impact on youth empowerment.

While making a proposal to the NYSC Management, Mabawonku added that the collaboration between both agencies would deepen the impact of NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme with financial benefits for Corps Members.

He also lauded the various contributions of the Scheme to national development since it's inception.

In his response, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha'u Dogara Ahmed reiterated that part of his policy thrust include strengthening stakeholders engagement for the promotion of the frontiers of the Scheme.

He also promised the Scheme's readiness for the collaboration.