Beneficiaries of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honours Award from the 2020–2023 service years have distanced themselves from a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Federal Government has failed to fulfil its promise of automatic employment to them.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the awardees said the March 5 publication did not reflect the collective position of the beneficiaries.
They explained that they have been engaging with relevant officials of the Federal Civil Service on the implementation of the employment directive approved by Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to them, their interactions and follow-ups with government officials show that the process is ongoing and has reached an advanced stage.
The beneficiaries said they were not aware of any individual or group authorised to speak to the media on their behalf regarding the issue, stressing that those quoted in the report did not represent the award recipients.
“These are malicious individuals trying to undermine our collective efforts as a group and damage the image of President Tinubu,” the statement read.
They noted that while administrative procedures within government institutions may take time, they acknowledged the cooperation of officials handling the process and expressed confidence that the issuance of their appointment letters would soon be concluded.
The awardees also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government and President Tinubu for recognising their service to the country through the Presidential Honours Award and the opportunities attached to it.
They urged media organisations to avoid misrepresenting their position and to seek clarification from appropriate representatives before publishing reports on the matter.
