By Nkechi Eze
As a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to the welfare and security of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has pledged to strengthen his administration’s backing for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) initiatives within the state.
According to Governor, the resumption of Orientation Camp activities in the State after thirteen years, due to insurgency has boosted the socio-economic activities of residents in the State.
This was disclosed this when the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Maiduguri.
Governor Zulum commended the Corps Medical personnel and other corps members serving in health facilities and secondary schools across the State, acknowledging their significant contributions to enhancing the well-being and education of the state’s residents.
He stated further that efforts are on-going to increase the accommodation capacity and thereby enable the Scheme resume activities at the NYSC Borno State Permanent Orientation Camp.
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his numerous forms of assistance to NYSC Borno State Secretariat.
“I have come to thank you for your welfare to Corps Members, donation of a Hilux Van, provision of State Coordinator’s Lodge and other kind gestures,” the DG said.
The Director General also pledged the continued support of the Scheme towards the success of Governor Zulum’s administration.
Earlier, General Ahmed had visited the Corps Members at Borno State Temporary Orientation Camp, inside Government Day Secondary School in Maiduguri, where he admonished them to use the social media responsibly, adhere to NYSC dress code and also be ready to serve their fatherland diligently as good ambassadors of NYSC.
The NYSC Borno State Coordinator, Comrade Adamu Jiya stated that a total of 991 Corps Members comprising 414 females and 577 males were registered and have been integrated into the Orientation Course activities.
