The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has deployed 2207 corps members for the 2021 Batch B” (Stream 1), Orientation Programme in Anambra State.
Addressing the corps members during the swearing-in ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government Area of the state, on Monday, the state governor, Willie Obiano, charged them to distinguish themselves as future leaders.
“As we get set for the governorship election on November 6th, 2021 in the state, I implore you to sustain the good reputation of your predecessors who have in the past ensured free and fair elections all over the federation.
Obiano assured the corps members of his government’s continuous commitment to providing a suitable atmosphere for youths to maximise their potentials for self-actualisation and self-employment.
He also assured them of adequate security during their one year service in the state.
The oath-taking rite was administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu.
In her remarks, the state Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, said that 1046 males and 1161 female prospective corps members were registered in the state.
She said that the registered corps members were all tested and confirmed fit for the exercise.
“They have equally been kitted, accommodated in line with COVID-19 protocols and are adjusting fast to the camp life. It is our expectation that they will sustain the tempo,” she added.
According to her, “This Orientation Course is quite unique for me because it is my first major assignment since I assumed duty as a state coordinator of the NYSC, Anambra State Secretariat.”
She expressed optimism that they would translate their talents into practical terms by contributing meaningfully to the different committees and activities they will be co-opted into.
“This is the time when your different are different leadership qualities will be put to test and I urge you to endeavour to give accurate accounts of yourselves and your background,” she admonished.
“While we commend His Excellency for his continuous fatherly support to the scheme in the state, I which to remind him of the need to address the menace caused by erosion inside the orientation camp.
“A casual look around the camp reveals different portions already ravaged by the erosion and if left unchecked will destroy the beauty of this camp that has attracted the admiration of all.
“We, therefore, passionately appeal to his excellency to expedite action on the landscaping of the premises currently under serious threat of erosion.
“We are challenged by the overwhelming hospitality of the people and therefore pledged to partner more than ever in augmenting their manpower resources needed in both the education and health sectors,” Baderinwa said.
A minute silence was observed in honour of some corps members who lost their lives while heeding to the call service of their fatherland on their way to Katsina camp.
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