Niger governor enjoins NYSC corps members to avoid acts capable of disrupting peace and stability in the country
Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to avoid acts capable of disrupting peace and stability in the country.
He made the call during the swearing-in of 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members orientation course at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Paiko on Friday.
Bago who was represented by Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Dr Nuhu Ngaski, advised the corps members to always adopt the path of constructive dialogue.
He said dialogue remained the cornerstone for resolving conflicts and advancing the development of every nation.
“I implore you to be disciplined and obey all the camp rules and regulations, that are put in place for your safety and well-being,” he said.
Bago enjoined the corps members to use see their service year as an opportunity to contribute their quota towards improving and impacting on the economy to better the living standard of the people.
He advised them to embrace Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship programme (SAED) and imbibed the mindset of entrepreneurs as well as diligence and hard work key to success and prosperity.
The governor promised that his administration was committed to to the security, welfare and well-being of corps members and welcome innovative ideas for development of the state.
In her welcome address, The NYSC Coordinator in Niger Statez Mrs Abdulwahab Olayinka, said the orientation course is designed to introduce corps members to NYSC scheme and prepare them for mandatory one year national service.
She encouraged the corps members to key into SAED training to develop themselves as white-collar-jobs were not readily available.
In his remarks, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman and Chairman of NYSC Governoring Board, enjoined the corps members to position themselves for national development.
Alhaji Abubakar Usman, who was represented by a Permanent Secretary in the SSG office, Alhaji Idris Legbo, said Niger State was one of the most hospitable state and promised to ensure conducive environment for all corps members posted to the state.
The oath of alligiance was administered on the corps members by Justice Halima Abdulmalik, Chief Judge of the state who eas represented by Justice Zainab Sa’adatu.
