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By David Odama
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 1, 600 corps members of the 2024 Batch C Stream I deployed to Nasarawa state for national service.
Gov. Abdullahi Sule declared the orientation course open at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC permanent orientation camp in Keffi local government area of the state on Friday.
Represented by Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Ja’afaru Ango congratulated the corps members for the successful completion of their academic pursuits which qualified them for national service.
He urged the corp members to reflect on the weight of the responsibilities on them, adding that their service transcends geographical boundaries.
“It is a bridge that connects diverse communities, fostering understanding and collaboration. Therefore, your efforts-both big and small will leave indelible marks on the lives of those you serve. Take this chance to learn, lead and leave your mark,” he said.
He also urged the corps members to pay meticulous attention to the content of the bye-laws of the scheme and ensure they serve as guiding principles throughout the service year as they provide the framework for a successful and impactful service year.
“Gentlemen corps members, while wishing you a successful, hitch-free and rewarding orientation course, I enjoin you to shun all forms of vices and to participate actively in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship training that will prepare you for economic development,” he said.
The governor then commanded the NYSC management, stakeholders and collaborating agencies for their dedication to service and abiding auth in the core objectives of the scheme.
In her remarks, Hajiya Salamatu Muhammad, Coordinator of the scheme in the state, appreciated the governor for his presence at the swearing in ceremony and also thanked the Chief Judge of Nasarawa state, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu for her role in administering the pledge of oath of allegiance to the corps members during the ceremony.
She explained that the orientation course is not just a routine exercise but a program designed to acquaint the corps members with the values and objectives of NYSC.
“Beyond that, it aims to foster unity l, cultural understanding and a deep sense of patriotism. While the orientation is regimented, it is a platform for physical and metal training, discipline l and inculcation of the spirit of collective responsibility,” she said.
She then lauded the attitude of the corps members posted to the state comprising 731 males and 869 females since the commencement of the orientation especially with regards to their response towards the training.
“Since their arrival, the corps members have been outstanding in their response to training. They have quickly acclimatized to the camp environment and have started engaging in activities which is highly commendable,” she said.
Muhammad called on the corps members to adhere to camp rules, respect constituted authority and actively participate in all activities.
She revealed that the orientation course comprises of physical training, intellectual and motivational lectures, sporting and social activities, Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme amongst others
