Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, assured corps members deployed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to the state, that their welfare and security would be accorded topmost priority.
Governor AbdulRazaq said his administration has been giving adequate support and assistance to the management of NYSC in executing all its progranmmes in the state.
The governor spoke during the swearing-in of 2024 Batch ‘A’, Stream II of corps members deployed to the state at Yikpata Orientation Camp in Edu Local Government Area of the state.
Represented by the Senior Adviser/Counselor, Alh Saadu Salahu, the governor recalled that: “This time in 2019, this facility was an eyesore. We have greatly improved on the facility. As part of the state government’s efforts to make life more conducive and ensure adequate security on camp, our administration has recently approved and commenced the perimeter fencing of the orientation camp.
“I wish to further pledge, on behalf of the government and
the good people of Kwara State, our continuous support to the welfare and security of corps members currently serving and newly deployed to Kwara State for the national service.”
He enjoined the corps members to always present themselves as worthy ambassadors of their various families and the NYSC scheme, by exhibiting the sterling qualities of “Service and Humility”, which is the motto of the NYSC.
The governor charged them to be purposefully involved in all camp activities such as the physical training, paramilitary drills, lectures, citizenship and leadership training.
“Dear corps members, you are to adopt a conscientious approach to the various activities of the orientation course in order to be able to face the numerous challenges of the assignments ahead. You should not allow anything to affect your commitment to achieve the expected qualities of future leaders, which the NYSC scheme is designed to prepare you for.
“I urge you to justify the confidence reposed in you as leaders of this great nation, by making patriotism, discipline, good conduct, honesty and hard-work your watchwords, throughout the duration of the course and thereafter,” he added.
In her remarks, the state Commissioner for Youth Development, Hajiya Nafisat Buge, corroborated the submission of the governor by assuring the corps members that their welfare and security remain top priorities of the state government.
State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr Onifade Olaoluwa, hailed the governor for the provision of meal subsidy for the corps members, in addition to the provision of 1,000 mattresses, the planned perimeter fencing, provision of meal subsidy as well as the fumigation of the orientation for the scheme’s camp.
“I want to express our profound gratitude to Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq for his assistance and support for NYSC. The support is highly commendable and worthy of emulation by all leaders,” the NYSC coordinator said.
He also appealed to the state government for additional support and speedy completion of the perimeter fencing for greater efficiency at the camp.
The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Biodun Adebara who was represented by Justice Tauhid Umar administered the oath on the 2,233 corps members that registered at the camp.