Over the years, the NYSC programme has continued to mobilize Nigerian graduates for a common purpose which is aimed at establishing Nigeria as a united, self reliant nation, dynamic economy, democratic society and full of opportunities for all citizens. The future of any country is dependent upon the youth, so NYSC was made mandatory for all Nigerian graduates to prepare them for greatness.
NYSC gives you room to consistently lay claim on the nation’s leadership. Youths being the pillar of every nation, NYSC programme allows you to get involved with national development which boosts your skill in leadership, teamwork through workshop and seminars within the community. Employees seek graduates with NYSC experience and are really interested to see how well you demonstrated these skills during your service year.
Greatness comes with preparation. NYSC gives you the opportunity to prepare for your tomorrow. One year is enough for you to really set yourself ready to face the future, to discover yourself, your skills, your talents, your interest, your passion, your goals and many more. If you can focus on improving one aspect of your life everyday of your NYSC programme then you are ready to shine.
Here are four ways to prepare you for greatness during your service year.
1. Discover yourself: being free from school stress, we are now faced with the reality of what the real world is. Until you discover yourself, you may not be able to excel as you should. Knowing yourself is the most important step to achieving greatness. Discover what you like doing, what skills you have, what kind of work setting fits best with your personality type. It is a known fact that we are more likely to excel at what we like to do. Identifying your values is another most important factor. You have to know if your values match your interest.
2. Networking with people: NYSC period gives you one great year of networking with people from all backgrounds, discipline, institutions, languages, cultures, religions, ethnicity and more. This is your opportunity to find contacts that would help you in your career.
3. Success comes with service: Success is not measured in terms of money you make and wealth created. Although there is nothing wrong with this. Success is actually measured by a contribution that meets a need or wants. Many high value returns in life through the service to others, through charitable giving and work, participating in service groups and organizations just to name a few. The return for these forms of service is the personal gratification we experience knowing that we are meeting genuine need. You cannot out a monetary value on the benefits you will personally realize when you help. These are opportunities the NYSC scheme has freely given to all corps member. So contribute to nation building and receive the reward it comes with. Remember, greatness is God’s reward for service.
4. Knowledge/skill acquisition: NYSC does not limit your ability to improve yourself. If you seek to rise above then you have to be well equipped. So you are encouraged to read wide and expound your mind. Visit the internet more often than before. Enrol into part – time schools life the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), a computer school, to mention but a few. Every day of your service year, add to what you already know skill – wise. There is no knowledge acquired that is a waste, improve yourself today.
In conclusion, success comes with hard work, dedication, unbroken focus, good luck and skills, to be great, you have to make a commitment to work through any challenge. Remember, life is for the bold and daring; greatness is competition and determination. Success starts from within the heart. Life turns out the best for those who see every opportunity and use it like the one NYSC has provided.
Ikpechukwu Nneka
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