By Uji Abdullahi Iliyasu
Abuja
Nigeria’s First Lady Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has facilitated the employment of two physically challenged ex-corps members, Onogberie Efe Lulu and Nuruddeen Tahir in the federal civil service.
The gesture came as result of the NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim’s persistent advocacy for stakeholders’ support, especially in the area of corps welfare.
According to a statement from DG’s office Wednesday, the duo were handed their employment letters from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund today by the director-general in his office.
Ibrahim expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her sustained interest in the success of NYSC, and the welfare of corps members, stressing that her latest gesture would motivate the beneficiaries to render more dedicated service to the country as well as send a message to other physically challenged youths that the nation cares for them, and would give them opportunities to realise their potential.
General Ibrahim congratulated the duo and enjoined them to reciprocate the First Lady’s gesture by showing greater dedication to their duties.
Responding, Lulu and Tahir both expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her benevolence and prayed God to reward her.
They also thanked the General Ibrahim for his unwavering commitment to their welfare, noting that he had always been a source of motivation for them.
Both youths assured that they would utilise the opportunity given to them to render even greater services to the nation.