Governor Diri Assures Corp Members of Security, Welfare
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the security and welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state.
The governor gave this assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of 2024 Batch C, Stream 2 corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Boro Town, Bayelsa State.
Governor Diri, represented by the Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon. Alfred Kemepado Nimizigha, urged the corps members to take advantage of the vast opportunities in the state for personal development. He emphasized that the state government will do everything possible to protect and support the corps members throughout their service year.
The governor also reminded the corps members of their enormous responsibility in promoting unity and fostering a sense of common identity among Nigerians. He described the NYSC as a unique platform for youths to come together, learn from each other, and build lasting bonds that transcend diverse backgrounds, orientations, and ideologies.
In her welcome remarks, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity, thanked the governor and other dignitaries for their presence. She advised the corps members to embrace the service year with seriousness and to shun social vices and actions detrimental to the image of the scheme.
The event featured the administration of National and NYSC Pledges on the corps members by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Maltida Abrakasa Ayemieye, and a tug-of-war demonstration by the corps members.