Yemi Obafemi
The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSSD) has conferred the ‘Distinguished Associate Humanitarian Fellow’, on the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed.
The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement.
General YD Ahmed received the prestigious award at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters
President and Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Council, Ambassador Adamu Babangida Ibrahim, said the award was in recognition of General Ahmed’s contributions to nation building through his numerous humanitarian gestures.
Ambassador Ibrahim commended the awardee for leading the way for younger generations to emulate in his capacity as the Director General of Nigeria’s foremost youth organization.
Ibrahim said the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development is looking to collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on a long-term basis to promote humanitarian activities across Nigeria with Corps Members as foot soldiers.
In his acceptance remarks, Brigadier General YD Ahmed appreciated the institute for recognizing his efforts in leading Corps Members to continue putting smiles on the faces of the less privileged Nigerians.
He gave the assurance that the award given to him will spur him to put more effort in rendering humanitarian services.
It is on record that NYSC is a leading organization in ameliorating the living conditions of citizens through its numerous intervention programmes.
The Scheme, under General Ahmed’s stewardship has in recent times received commendations from home and abroad, owing to its contributions in the health sector through the Health Initiative For Rural Dwellers (HIRD) and other countless Community Development Service projects.
