The Federal Government has approved automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service of one graduate each from the families of the 10 corp members killed in the post-election violence, in Bauchi State, in 2011.
The 10 corps members were reported killed in Bauchi State following the 2011 election won by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Speaking at inauguration of the National Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare also said President Buhari approved scholarships to the four children of Mr Adowei Elliot, a Delta State indigene killed during the post-election violence.
“It has become an integral part of our national development and unity architecture. Nigerian youth continue to benefit from this scheme.
“As a sign of the Federal Government’s unflinching commitment to the NYSC, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the automatic employment of 10 direct siblings of the diseased NYSC members, who lost their lives during the 2011 post-election violence in Bauchi State.
“Mr. President also approved appropriate scholarships to the four children of Mr Adowei Elliot,” the Sports Minister said.