By Nkechi Eze
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced a comprehensive capacity-building workshop for its Local Government Inspectors (LGIs) across the country, aimed at strengthening their efficiency, integrity, and adaptability through the use of digital tools and innovations.
In an official statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the Director General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this known while addressing participants at the workshop held in Abuja.
General Nafiu described the Local Government Inspectors as the crucial grassroots link between the NYSC Management and Corps Members in the 774 Local Government Areas across Nigeria. He charged them to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility, noting that their conduct significantly shapes public perception of the Scheme.
He stated that the NYSC’s continued investment in digital innovations such as the NYSC Integrated System (NIS), the Biometric Clearance Mechanism, and other ICT solutions was a deliberate step toward improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery. However, he emphasized that technology alone cannot transform the system without the right mindset and ethical commitment from officers.
“The success of every innovation we introduce depends on your willingness to adopt, adapt, and apply digital tools with discipline and purpose,” the NYSC boss said. “This workshop is therefore not just a training exercise; it is an opportunity to redefine how you approach your duties, using technology as a catalyst for performance and accountability.”
He urged the participants to internalize professional values that define a competent and ethical NYSC officer, stressing that digital proficiency must go hand in hand with integrity and patriotism.
“As we strengthen digital operations across formations, I urge you to develop the digital skills necessary to operate efficiently in a data-driven environment, and remain adaptable as new systems evolve,” he said. “Let your behaviour reflect the values of patriotism, honesty, and service. Keep learning, keep improving, and stay abreast of emerging trends in ICT and administration. A learning officer is an empowered officer.”
General Nafiu also encouraged the Inspectors to inspire Corps Members through personal example, urging them to “guide, support, and model the discipline and patriotism the NYSC stands for.” He reaffirmed Management’s commitment to providing the necessary operational tools to enhance field officers’ productivity and efficiency.
In her welcome address, the Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mrs. Aminat Arunah, said the initiative reflected NYSC’s unwavering commitment to leveraging technology as a catalyst for discipline, accountability, and operational excellence in Corps Members’ administration.
She noted that the workshop’s theme, “Capacity Building Initiative: A Pathway to Enhancing Local Government Inspectors’ Efficiency in Corps Members’ Administration Using Digital Tools,” underscored the Scheme’s renewed drive to strengthen field operations through technology-driven competence.
According to her, the NYSC, as a forward-looking institution, cannot afford to remain static amid global technological advancements. “Our administrative systems must evolve with technology to remain effective, transparent, and responsive to the needs of Corps Members and the public,” she said.
Mrs. Arunah highlighted that the sustainability of NYSC’s digital reforms largely depends on the efficiency and compliance of Local Government Inspectors, who serve as the direct implementers of field-level policies.
She added that initiatives such as the NYSC Integrated System (NIS), the Monthly Biometric Clearance attendance, and other ICT-driven platforms have significantly improved accountability and decision-making within the Scheme. “This initiative empowers informed decisions, minimizes administrative delays, and upholds the integrity of NYSC operations,” she said. “Ultimately, it reflects our vision of a digitally proficient workforce capable of sustaining excellence in a fast-evolving public service environment.”
The workshop, which brought together Local Government Inspectors from all states, forms part of NYSC’s strategic plan to build a digitally competent and ethically grounded workforce in line with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda.
