New NYSC DG Assumes Office

The new NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, on Monday assumed duty in Abuja with a promise to be fair, open and ensure equity.

Olawumi stated while taking over from his predecessor, Brig.-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia on Monday in Abuja.

He said he would work as his predecessor did, with the desire and determination to serve diligently, to uplift the scheme from its status to another height.

He appealed to the staff of the organisation to cooperate with him the way they did to Okore-Affia, adding that “I will fight for your entitlements for the high regard I have for you”.

According to him, as a true Nigerian, he respect and accord regards to the elders, adding that the DG’s office would not be abused because of the privilege.

Earlier, the outgoing DG said the scheme, since its establishment in 1973, had become a household name in the country.

He said the scheme was established, to among other things, strengthen national unity and engender development in all parts of the country.

Okore-Affia noted that his administration was able to successfully implement the