Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged corps members posted to the state to leave enduring legacies in their host communities by serving the people well.
Fubara gave the urge today during the closing ceremony of 2024 Batch B Stream 1 orientation course held at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp, Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area of the state.
The governor represented by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Hamilton Amadi further urged the corps members to be “beacons of light to the people.
“You should live worthy and responsible liives that would inspire people to emulate you.
‘You should take the NYSC’s Skill Acquisition programme seriously, to equip yourselves for economic emancipation, empowerment, self-reliance and wealth creation.”
The NYSC Coordinator in Rivers State, Mr. George Mfongang in his farewell speech, assured the governor and guests that the corps members have been adequately trained to offer invaluable services to the people.
“The training is anchored on patriotism, discipline, integrity and loyalty.
“I call on the corps members to be committed to the task of nation building.
“You should use the NYSC’s Community Development Service (CDS) platform to initiate and execute projects that would uplift the lives of Rivers people,”
He concluded by urging them to deploy their youthful energies in promoting good, valuable, noble and beneficial acts to all citizens.
“This is rrespective of tribe and tongue as you should shun negative acts like cultism, drug abuse, internet fraud amongst other social vices,”
The colourful and well attended closing ceremony, saw a total of 1,800 corps members successfully completing the orientation exercises.