The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday swore in 2839 Batch A Stream II corps members deployed to Nasarawa state for the 2026 national service programme.
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state declared the orientation exercise open at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC Permanent orientation camp in Keffi local government area.
Sule represented by Mr Yakubu Kwanta, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development congratulated the corps members for successfully completing their academic programmes, which qualified them for national service.
He told the corps members that they were lucky to be posted to Nasarawa state due to its proximity to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and the vast untapped economic opportunities within the state.
The governor alo noted that Nasarawa state also enjoyed a peaceful atmosphere which created a safe and enabling environment for corps members throughout their service year.
He assured them of continued government support, especially for those who distinguished themselves in various community development initiatives during the service year.
“Any corps member who initiates a project or programme that impacts a host community positively will be duly recognized and rewarded by our administration,” he said.
Sule then reaffirmed his administration’s tradition of rewarding excellence and pledge to uphold it while sustaining corps members welfare throughout their stay in the state.
He noted that the orientation course was strategically designed to equip corps members with necessary skills for effective performance during the one-year mandatory national assignment.
He urged them to emulate their predecessors who he said upheld the core ideals and objectives of the NYSC scheme with dedication and patriotism.
The Nasarawa state governor also advised the corps members to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the NYSC Bye-laws calling them a crucial guide for a successful service year experience.
He lauded the NYSC management, corps members and partner agencies for their unwavering dedication to the scheme’s goals and national unity mission.
In her remarks, Mrs Salamatu Muhammad, Coordinator of the scheme in the state thanked the governor for his consistent support to the scheme and commitment to youth development.
She described the orientation as a vital exercise instilling core NYSC values while promoting discipline, unity, national integration and fostering a sense of responsibility among participants.
Muhammad said the 2839 corps members posted to the state had shown resilience, unity and enthusiasm since arriving at the orientation camp.
