Governor Siminalayii Fubara of Rivers State has commended Corps Members’ iimmense contributions towards nation building especially in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture and rural infrastructure.
“Fubara gave the commendation today during the swearing in ceremony of 2024 Batch B Stream II Corps Members deployed to the state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai Local Government Area.
The governor represented by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Hamilton Amadi, eulogised Corps Members for their patriotism and commitment in improving the lives of rural dwellers.
“This commitment is demonstrated through the execution of Community Development projects among other life enhancing initiatives.
“I urge the management of the scheme to always think out of the box, to strategically position the scheme and corps members into self-sustenance.
“My administration will always support the scheme to improve its operations especially in the area of skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development (SAED) programme.
“The NYSC Rivers State Coordinator, Mr. George Mfongang in his address, urged the corps members to use the opportunity of the service Year, to uplift the nation.
“Nigeria earnestly crave for peace and prosperity, as you are in advantaged position to drive this charge being agents of positive change.
“I encourage you to always make honest and patriotic sacrifices in re-engineering socio-economic growth and development of the country.
The Oath of Allegiance was administered on the corps members by Hon. Justice Godwin Osaronu Ollor on behalf of the Chief Judge of the State.
A total of 1,960 corps members were sworn in during the ceremony.Prominent personalities present at the ceremony includied the Acting Director, NYSC South South Area Office II, Mr. Enaberue Ehiatomhe Philip, among others.