Delta State Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on employers to support National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) initiatives, particularly Community Development Service (CDS) projects, to drive grassroots impact.
Speaking through the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr ThankGod Trakiriowei, at the swearing-in of the 2025 Batch A Stream 1 corps members in Issele-Uku, Oborevwori assured the state’s commitment to corps members’ welfare and safety.
“The Delta State Government remains fully committed to the safety and welfare of all corps members posted to the state.
“We have engaged stakeholders, including community leaders, to ensure they are treated with care, respect, and hospitality,” he said.
He urged corps members to embrace the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, which he described as vital for post-service independence in today’s competitive job market.
The governor also promised continued infrastructure upgrades at the orientation camp, aiming to make it one of the best in the country.
Delta State NYSC Coordinator, Mr John Kwaghe, revealed that 1,802 corps member, 829 males, and 973 females had been registered.
He lauded the state government for swiftly restoring facilities damaged by a rainstorm, including the repair of electric poles, kitchens, and ongoing internal road works.
In Katsina State, Gov. Dikko Radda, represented by Chief of Staff Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman-Nasir, urged corps members to shun religious and political intolerance, cultism, and anti-social behaviour.
“We are NYSC-friendly in Katsina. You’ll find a home away from home here,” he said, noting their contributions to education and healthcare, particularly through CDS.
Katsina NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, confirmed 1,009 corps members, 639 males, 370 females were registered.
He called for more infrastructures, including additional hostels and lecture tents, to improve the camp experience.
The NYSC oath of allegiance was administered by Justice Danladi Abubakar, the Chief Judge of Katsina State.
Meanwhile, in Jigawa State, Gov. Umar Namadi charged corps members to conduct research and devise solutions for challenges in their host communities, especially in rural areas.
Represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isah Chamo, Namadi highlighted the state’s expectations in sectors like education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
He added that a new generator would soon be delivered to boost electricity at the camp, and the foundation for a 5,000-capacity lecture hall would be laid soon.
Jigawa NYSC Coordinator, Mr Jidda Dawut, commended the corps members’ patriotism and urged the government to provide rural accommodations to further motivate them
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