joshuaComr. Jerry caution NANs Against Disruption of N-HYPPADEC Youth Transformation Program, Calls For Patience.
The Kogi State Chapter Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comr. Ben Jerry has asked the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to Refrain from Interfering in the N-HYPPADEC Youth Transformation Program
In a statement on behalf of the NYCN, North Central States of Nigeria, Comr Jerry, advised NANS is to refrain from interfering in the affairs of the Youth Transformation Program (YTP) philanthropically carried out by the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC).
According to Comr. Jerry, the program has positively impacted over 5,000 youths across the initial six N-HYPPADEC Member States, which are Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, and Plateau States respectively.
He called on the Nigerian society to recognize and appreciate the significant contributions made by N-HYPPADEC.
N-HYPPADEC he pointed out has immensely contributed to the development of its mandated communities and beyond, striving to reduce unemployment and poverty to the barest minimum across the initial six member states.
He acknowledged that the first edition of the Youth Transformative Programme (YTP) in 2022/2023, N-HYPPADEC trained 5,079 youths in over 30 skills and vocations, added that the Commission has given the shortest possible time to release starter packs for the trained youths.
He added that at a meeting held at the Commission’s headquarters on October 10, 2023, resulted in some resolutions, a few of which include: N-HYPPADEC Member State Coordinators, in collaboration with NYCN State representatives, should mobilize all YTP beneficiaries to obtain CAC Business Name registration, fully sponsored by N-HYPPADEC.
To prevent abuse of the starter packs, forms should be created for each beneficiary to fill and sign, with provisions for three guarantors, including traditional rulers, family members, and local government authorities, cautioned against any disruption.
Comr. Jerry said the 72-hour ultimatum issued by NANS to N-HYPPADEC should be withdrawn immediately, as failure to do so will be perceived and interpreted as an act against the peace and progress of our dear Nigeria.
He urge all beneficiaries to exercise patience and comply with the procedures set by N-HYPPADEC for the benefit of all and our communities.
He extended the gratitude to N-HYPPADEC for this monumental initiative, to the Federal Government and its subsidiary tiers (State and Local Governments) for providing an enabling environment, and to the communities for their participation and support.
Signed by
YTP Beneficiaries Concerned Citizens HQ
YTP beneficiaries Concerned Citizens Leadership of Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger and Plateau States, respectively.
Supported by;
NYCN/N-HYPPADEC Member States (Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Gombe and Taraba States)
