Fubara commends Corps members for contributions to state devt

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that the government and people of Rivers State will remain grateful to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for their contribution to the growth and development of the state.

The Governor made the commendation at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai, during the swearing in ceremony of 2025 Batch B Stream II Corps Members.

Fubara, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Mrs. Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu, assured the Corps members that his administration will be totally committed and unrelenting in supporting the NYSC scheme towards achieving its mandate and objectives.

He also charged them to embrace the scheme’s skill acquisition training programme wholeheartedly to become self-reliant and contribute to the nation’s economic growth and development.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, NYSC Rivers State, Mr Moses Oleghe, had informed the governor that the Corps members are “focused, mentally, emotionally and psychologically” ready to make positive impacts and contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation.

He advised the Corps members to see the service year as a rare opportunity to discover themselves and redirect their youthful energy into making a positive impact in society.

He passionately appealed to the governor to fulfil the promise of the state government to carry out a comprehensive renovation of camp facilities.

The administration of the oath of allegiance was performed by Justice Mark Chuku, who represented the Chief Judge of the state.

A total of 2,100 Corps members, comprising 910 males and 1,190 females, were sworn in on the occasion.

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