Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has assured the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 Corps Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of adequate security in their places of primary assignments across the state.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth, Sports and Creativity, John Akume, the governor stated this during the closing of the orientation course programme at the NYSC camp located in Wannune, Tarka LGA of the state.
Governor Alia commended the corps members for their resilience and dedication throughout the orientation and reminded them of the NYSC’s crucial role in fostering national integration and development.
He urged the corps members to serve as ambassadors of peace, unity, and progress.
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He said, “As you are going to your places of primary assignments, I assure you of the state government’s support and our commitment to ensure your security, safety and welfare across the state.
In her earlier remarks, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs. Veronica Garba, expressed charged the corps members to continue to embrace the core values of the NYSC scheme which she listed as; selflessness, patriotism, and unity—while serving in their various communities.
Mrs Garba also advised the corps members to avoid actions that could harm the image of the NYSC, just as she urged them to conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism throughout their service year.
Highlights of the event include; synchronized march-pasts, drill demonstrations, and the ceremonial hoisting of the National and NYSC flags, signaling the corps members’ readiness to serve the nation.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE