1,900 members of the 2024 Batch “A” Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps have been sworn in and sent to Jigawa State to serve their country.
During Friday’s swearing-in ceremony at the Gen. Yakubu Gowon NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Fanisau, Dutse metropolis, Jigawa state capital, Governor Umar Namadi spoke to the corps members and encouraged them to embrace the hospitality of the state’s residents. He also announced that the orientation course was open.
“You will find our state to be a place where you can grow and develop,” the governor stated, speaking through Prof. Isa Chamo, the state commissioner for higher education.
He gave the corps members his word that his government would foster an atmosphere that would allow them to reach their full potential.
“We will offer the assistance required to improve the NYSC’s ability to fulfill its fundamental mandate,” he continued.
In addition, the governor begged the corps members to stay in Jigawa and promised them all the necessary living and working conditions and security during their duty.
He pledged to give a new generator set and renovate the orientation camp.
The governor also declared that the foundation-laying ceremony for the building of a 5,000-seat hall in the camp would shortly begin.
He informed the corps members that “no constructive contribution can be deemed too small or insignificant in confronting the great challenges presently before us as a people.”
Nonetheless, the governor encouraged the corps members to contribute significantly to the advancement of the state’s healthcare, education, agriculture, and other socioeconomic sectors.
Speaking earlier, the NYSC Coordinator in the state, Jidda Dawut, told the corps members that the scheme has four cardinal programmes designed to engage them towards self-reliance and capacity building for future leadership responsibilities.
“The total number of corps members sworn in was 1,900, with 1,160 currently present at the camp,” Jidda added.
He warned them to desist from drug abuse and any immoral acts that could tarnish their image, the scheme, and the state.
Dawut stated that over 80% of the corps members deployed to Jigawa State would be posted to schools across the state.
He urged the corps members to adhere to camp rules, respect constituted authority, and actively participate in all activities.
“Your participation and cooperation are crucial to the success of this orientation course,” he added.
The coordinator, therefore explained that the corps members would undergo a three-week orientation course, which would equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for their national service.
He emphasised the importance of teamwork and collaboration among the corps members.
The NYSC Coordinator also urged the corps members to position themselves as positive and dependable agents of transformation and symbols of national integration.
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