President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate employment of 200 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) awardees into the federal civil service. The President also announced a ₦250,000 cash reward for each of the honorees as recognition for their remarkable service between 2020 and 2023.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the President’s NYSC Honours Award Ceremony in Abuja. Represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Tinubu praised the awardees for their “discipline, selflessness, and patriotism.”
In addition, 10 physically challenged ex-corps members who sustained disabilities while serving will also be offered automatic employment. “Your sacrifices will not be forgotten,” Tinubu assured.
To further encourage academic growth, the President approved postgraduate scholarships for all honorees to pursue higher degrees in any Nigerian university.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Federal Civil Service Commission have been directed to begin the employment process immediately.
This gesture highlights the government’s recognition of the NYSC scheme as a vital pillar in national unity and development. The awardees, both male and female, were selected as the best overall performers during their service years.
