Bauchi state Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has urged Youth Corps members deployed to the state for the compulsory one year service to their fatherland to use the knowledge acquired during the three weeks orientation course to ensure the realization of the objectives of the scheme for a united, virile and peaceful society.
The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Adamu Manu Soro spoke during the closing ceremony of three weeks orientation course of the 2019 Batch C, Stream II Corps members posted to the state.
The Governor stated that “Your predecessors in national service left indelible footprints and catalogues of achievements through the rendering of exceptional service in all facets of the life of their host communities”.
” In this wise, I urge you to make positive contributions towards the development, growth and progress of your various host communities of service by being dedicated, committed and above all putting the interest of the nation first in all you do”. The governor further said.
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In his speech during the ceremony,
Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Bauchi state, Alhaji Adamu Manu Soro charged the Corps members posted to the state to be disciplined and obedient to constituted authorities throughout their service year.
He also tasked the Corps members to be committed to service and contribute dutifully to national development so that they will portray the scheme in a good light.
According to him, the NYSC has within its 46 years of existence set the pace in instilling positive change of attitude in Corps members and the Nigerian youths in general.
He stated that ” At all times and in all places, you are to be a role model of selfless service, patriotism, integrity and a bridge builder by serving as practical agents of a genuine positive change we are all clamouring for in the country”. He advised the corps members”.
In his speech, the state NYSC coordinator Alhaji Shehu Bashir said that with the experience acquired by the Corps members in the camp, communities of the state where the youths will be posted will witness rapid and accelerated development.
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