The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) today swore in 784 newly registered Corp members deployed to Yobe state for the 2023 batch’ A’ stream one. The occasion was held at the permanent orientation camp in Dazigau, Nangere Local Government Area of the state.Information Guide Nigeria
The oath was administered by the state Chief Judge, represented by Justice Amina Shehu.
In her address, Mrs Hafsat Yerima, State Coordinator NYSC Yobe began by thanking Governor Mai Mala Buni for recognizing and supporting the scheme in the state.
“I welcome our Prospective Corps Members to Yobe State and commend you for answering the call to serve the fatherland in our dear state. We must thank God Almighty for guiding you all safely to the orientation camp. On behalf of the Ag Director-General, Management, Staff and the entire Corps Members serving in Yobe State, I equally like to congratulate you for the successful completion of your studies from the various institutions of higher learning which qualified you for mobilization into the NYSC Scheme. Accept our hearty congratulations”.
According to her, the orientation course is the pivot upon which other programmes of the service year rest, to this extent Corps Members, will be exposed to programmes and activities that will give them a better understanding of the objectives of the NYSC Scheme as well as the Environment, Language and the Culture of their host community”.NYSC portal
“Consequently, a comprehensive programme has been packaged which includes: Military Drills, Man ‘O’ War and Leadership Training, Language Studies, Entrepreneurship Lectures, Sports etc which you are expected to undergo during the orientation course for the purposes of training, learning and mentorship”.
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“In this regard, I urge you to participate in all the camp activities which are mandatory as you will derive immense benefits from the activities. Equally, you must obey all camp rules and respect camp officials as acts of insubordination will not be condoned. Note; your assessment for the service year commences right here from this camp”.
“Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, at the close of registration a total of 784 Corps Members were registered and I am glad to report that so far they have been of good conduct. This is an indication that by the end of the orientation course, we will be sending into our communities a crop of Corps Members that are ready to serve the fatherland with commitment and selflessness”.
“On this note, I will like to sincerely express our gratitude to His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni (Chiroman Gujba) for the logistics and support provided by the State Government which facilitated the smooth take-off of the orientation course. I am also thankful to the Ag Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, as well as our collaborating agencies, Royal Fathers, and corps employers for their continuous support of the Scheme”.
“Finally, I once more welcome us all to this occasion and our Corps Members to Yobe State, the ‘Pride of the Sahel’, wishing you a successful orientation course and journey mercies to our guests. at the end of the programme”.JAMB portal
On his part, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni welcomes them to Yobe State, “without doubt, I want you to consider your deployment to the state as the will of God. On the strength of which I enjoin you to see this exercise as a clarion call for you to contribute your quota towards the development and advancement of a greater and better Nigeria”.
He said that “I know that the three (3) weeks period of the orientation exercise will demand of you; strength, discipline, tolerance and some level of sacrifice. But be rest assured that all of these will individually and collectively form the foundation upon which your tomorrow will be built. I speak from my observation of the kind of mentoring and leadership training the Scheme has continued to bequeath to Corps Members over the years which has made them contribute meaningfully to the peace and progress of the Country”.
Governor Buni added that “Therefore, I will like to draw your attention to the need for you to take the orientation programme seriously. It will provide you with the opportunities and necessary exposure required to re-adjust your life and build up your self-confidence. I urge you to participate fully in all camp activities. It is worth mentioning that the relevance of the NYSC Scheme in today’s Nigeria is undisputedly and positively overwhelming; hence, your actions or inactions from today will greatly make or mar the enviable position of the Scheme in the heart of its beneficiaries and government”.
“My dear compatriots, as you have taken the Oath of Service today, bear in mind that you are venturing into carving a name for yourselves. I enjoin you to be steadfast in your personal and group efforts towards the realization of the noble objectives of the Scheme. I charge you to imbibe the ground norms of the NYSC, in order to fortify yourselves for the greater challenges ahead”.JAMB Result
“On this note, I will again like to reiterate the commitment of the government to accord top priority to the welfare and security of Corps Members in any part of the state. I have directed all security agencies and community leaders not to rest on their oars in ensuring a conducive environment is created for all to thrive.
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