NCC Donates Phones , 100 Mattresses To NYSC In Abuja. 

By Helen udoh- Abuja

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has donated
phones and 100 mattresses  to National Youth Service Corps camp in Abuja.

Speaking at the occasion on Friday at NYSC orientation camp Kubwa Abuja,  Executive vice chairman of the commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta stated that the plan was one of the commission’s numerous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),  He added that the initiative was to bring support to the NYSC members.

Danbatta who was represented by the Head Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, said the commission shares in the lost caused by looters to the NYSC camp  during #EndSARS protest last year.

“We are here today to share in your loss and to support the replacement of some of the items carted away by hoodlums during the End SARS protests of October 27, 2020,he said.

“The Commission is here to present you with a hundred pieces of Mattresses for the use of the Corp members. This act is one out of the Commission’s numerous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” he noted.

He revealed that the youth plays vital role in nation building and deserve more attention to their well-being.

“The youth as we know, plays a great role in national building. They contribute to national development and are responsible for bringing social reforms. He stated.

“As the saying goes, the youth of a countrys the future of a country,he said.

“The Commission as the foremost regulator in Nigeria’s telecom industry has been supporting the youth through various projects and activities aimed at making them self-reliant and enhancing their contribution to the economy”

Adinde called on the NYSC members especially the 2021 batch ‘A’ stream II to be disciplined in all spheres of life.

In the same vein, The NYSC FCT coordinator, Abdul Suleiman said in 2020 miscreants left the camp devasted but, commended NCC for the solidarity and support shown to the NYSC family towards the welfare of Corps members.

Suleiman Abdul, FCT NYSC Coordinator, also thanked the NCC for supporting the corps.

Abdul, who spoke on behalf of the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim,said that the commission had lived up to expectations and had delivered.

Abdul said that the NYSC made efforts to reach out to corporate organisations for support after the #EndSars protesters invaded, destroyed and looted valuable facilities in the camp.

“The miscreant left us devastated but undaunted as we pick up the pieces and commence the process of replacing some of the stolen items.

“I am happy to received 100 mattresses donated by NCC to alleviate the gaps created by the miscreants.he said.

“The generosity of the NCC is coming at a time it is needed most especially with the Orientation Camp on session,” he said.