Apply Now: NDDC Youth Internship Scheme Application Portal Opens

NDDC Youth Internship Scheme: Requirements and Registration Portal. 

The NDDC Youth Internship Scheme was officially announced by Chiedu Ebie, Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, who said that this will be a life-changing scheme for the benefitting youths. It is intended not only to equip them with relevant skills but also provide a stipend that will see them through the training period until they are established on their own.

Objectives of the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.

The main objective of the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme is bridging the skills gap existing amongst the youths from the Niger Delta Region. It is aimed at providing the trainees with enough skills to stay relevant in the modern job market through practical training in specified areas.

 

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Promotion of Self-Sufficiency

The program is designed to achieve self-sufficiency for its youth. The stipends that will be paid during this period of internship are to hold them up financially, so the participants would not be having financial stress as they further their learning and development.

Transparent and Inclusive Enrollment Process

NDDC Youth Internship Scheme Online Registration Portal

He said that the enrollment into the program would be very transparent. Therefore, all applications are to be made through the online portal, https://nyis.nddc.gov.ng/. No middlemen would be required to apply for any candidate. Furthermore, this will ensure an absolutely fair process of selection.

Aside from this, an online system gives equal opportunities to all eligible and qualified candidates who can then apply.

Age limit for NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.

The scheme has set the limit at 45 years to ensure the beneficiaries are genuinely young and in the best position to benefit from the program. Special provisions for persons living with disabilities are also made, hence ensuring inclusiveness.

Warning Against Misconduct by the Managing Director

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, warned that the scheme would not tolerate any form of misconduct from participants. According to him, the behavior of participants is being monitored through quarterly reports, adding that erring beneficiaries could be withdrawn from the scheme.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The programme has a strong monitoring and evaluation component. Consultants will be required to file quarterly reports regarding the participants’ behaviour. This will ensure that only participants with good behaviour and commitment are retained within the system.
Internship in Various Fields

Such diversities include internship opportunities available in technology, automobile, craftsmanship, community service, finance, sports, medical, maritime, and agriculture, among others. This makes it rather easy for participants to seek internships that best suit their interest and career aspirations.

Distribution of Equal Benefits
Quota System for NDDC Youth Internship Scheme

He explained that what would form the slot distribution would be a quota system that considers states’ crude oil production quotas. At the initial stage, each state shall have a flat rate of 500 participants. This system is fair and gives equal opportunity to all the states in the Niger Delta.

 

Already, the management of the NDDC has so far put in place a strong database system that would be run on six servers to cushion the high volume of applications it foresees. This will ensure the sanity of its portal and guarantee an incident-free application exercise.

NDDC Youth Internship Scheme Application Guidelines

Youths who desire to participate in the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme should simply log in to the official website of NDDC: nyis.nddc.gov.ng. The online registration process is very easy, and all interested applicants are expected to fill in correct information that will make the selection processes easy and fair.

 

The NDDC Youth Internship Scheme is one sure way of empowering youth in the Niger Delta. The program is targeted at equipping them with necessary skills and providing them with the needed financing to ensure that they become self-sufficient skilled professionals who will leave positive marks in the society and economy at large. For more on how to apply and details about the program, log onto the website of NDDC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme? The NDDC Youth Internship Scheme is a scheme by the Niger Delta Development Commission, whereby it intends to engage 10,000 Youths of the Niger-Delta Region in capacity building and training with a stipend provided.

 

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Who can apply for the Youth Internship Scheme? Any youth from the Niger Delta region who falls within the age bracket of 18 to 45 years is eligible to apply. Special consideration shall be given to persons living with disabilities.

 

How can one apply for the Youth Internship Scheme? The application will be online, at nyis.nddc.gov.ng, the official website of the NDDC.

 

What are the categories of internships offered by the scheme? The scheme is offering internship opportunities in technological, automobile, craftsmanship, community service, financial, sport, medical, sea, agriculture, and arts categories.

 

What benefits can participants accrue from participating in the Youth Internship Scheme? Participants will be trained with skills, get financial stipends during the period of internships offered, and have an opportunity where they will be able to be self-sufficient.

 

How would participants’ conduct be monitored during the internship? Participants’ conduct shall be monitored with quarterly reports from the consultants. Misconduct may lead to expulsion from the scheme.