By James Sani
The Kogi State Government has reaffir3med its dedication to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), assuring corps members deployed to the state of enough safety, welfare and sustained institutional assist all through their service yr.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo gave the reassurance on the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C, Stream II corps members on the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba.
The governor described the NYSC scheme as a significant instrument for selling nationwide unity, integration and mutual understanding amongst Nigerians, noting that it additionally offers a chance to deploy expert {and professional} manpower to crucial sectors of the economic system.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, Ododo mentioned his administration would proceed to present the required assist and conducive surroundings for the profitable implementation of the scheme within the state.
He assured the corps members that their security and safety remained a precedence of the administration, stressing that measures would proceed to be strengthened to defend them throughout and after their service yr in Kogi State.
The governor urged the corps members to make efficient use of the orientation course by buying the data, abilities, self-discipline, constructive attitudes and management qualities required to excel of their future endeavours.
He additionally inspired them to set excessive requirements for themselves and attempt to surpass the achievements of their predecessors.
Congratulating the corps members on the profitable completion of their tutorial programmes and their transition into nationwide service, Ododo charged them to stay worthy ambassadors of their establishments, households and communities all through the service yr and past.
The governor, who formally declared the 2026 Batch C, Stream II Orientation Course open, recommended the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Chris Moneke Chika Tochi, and her administration workforce for his or her dedication to the profitable coordination of the scheme and the welfare of corps members within the state.
In her remarks, Mrs. Tochi charged the corps members to strictly adhere to the principles and laws governing the orientation train, warning that the camp administration wouldn’t tolerate indiscipline or any type of misconduct.
She urged them to display self-discipline, accountability and respect for constituted authority, noting that the orientation programme was designed to put together them for the duties and challenges of nationwide service.
The state coordinator expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for the continued assist of his administration for the NYSC scheme, whereas interesting for additional intervention to tackle infrastructural and facility-related wants on the orientation camp.
The ceremony additional underscored the Kogi State Government’s dedication to sustaining its partnership with the NYSC in selling nationwide integration, youth improvement and the deployment of human capital for sustainable improvement.
