News Investigators/ The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday inaugurated 2,040 corps members of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I set deployed to Nasarawa State for the one-year national service.
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule declared the orientation course open at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Keffi.
Mr Sule, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Yakubu Kwanta, congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of their academic programmes, which qualified them for national service.
He said that the NYSC was established to promote national unity, integration, and community-driven development by instilling in young Nigerians the values of discipline and patriotism.
“The orientation course is designed to prepare corps members for the challenges and responsibilities of the service year. It equips them with skills and knowledge to serve effectively,” he said.
Mr Sule added that the course also introduces corps members to the customs and traditions of their host communities to enhance integration and service delivery.
The governor urged the corps members to emulate their predecessors who served with commitment and upheld the ideals of the scheme.
“You are expected to build on this legacy and contribute meaningfully to national development through diligence and dedication,” he said.
Mr Sule reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to support corps members, especially those who would undertake impactful community development projects in the course of their services.
“Any corps member who initiates and executes projects that benefit their host communities will be duly recognised and rewarded.
“This commitment is evident in the various facilities and improvements we have made at this orientation camp.
“And we will continue to support the NYSC scheme for the benefit of our youths and the society at large,” he said.
He also commended the NYSC management, corps members, and partner agencies for their unwavering dedication to the objectives of the scheme.
In her remarks, the NYSC State Coordinator, Salamatu Muhammad, appreciated the governor for his support and commitment to youth development and nation-building.
She described the orientation course as a vital platform to inculcate in corps members the core values of the scheme.
Mrs Muhammad said that the 2,040 corps members, comprised of 838 males and 1,202 females, had so far exhibited discipline, enthusiasm, and unity since their arrival at the camp.
She urged them to respect constituted authority, obey camp rules, and actively participate in all activities.
“Let discipline, patriotism and commitment guide your actions. Seize every opportunity for personal and collective development,” she said.
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