The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a clarion call to all corps members nationwide, emphasizing the crucial role they play in driving community development through impactful projects. This message was conveyed by the NYSC Director-General, Yushau Ahmed, during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream I orientation exercise held at the permanent orientation camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area, Bauchi State. Ahmed, represented by the Bauchi State Coordinator, Rifkatu Yakubu, underscored the importance of corps members integrating seamlessly into their host communities, respecting local customs and traditions, and actively contributing to their overall betterment.
Ahmed commended the corps members for their exemplary conduct during the three-week orientation period, highlighting their patriotism, loyalty, patience, perseverance, understanding, and disciplined behavior. He expressed confidence that the training received during the orientation program would empower them to make significant contributions to their host communities throughout their service year. The Director-General urged the corps members to maintain their exemplary conduct, emphasizing obedience, loyalty, and diligence as essential attributes for a successful service year. He encouraged them to adapt quickly to their new environments and embrace the local culture of their assigned communities.
The Director-General specifically praised the hospitality of the people of Bauchi State, pointing to the provision of buses by local councils to transport corps members to their Places of Primary Assignment (PPAs) as a testament to their welcoming nature. He urged the corps members to reciprocate this gesture by dedicating themselves to the upliftment of their host communities and contributing meaningfully to the development of Bauchi State as a whole.
Ahmed’s address further emphasized the symbiotic relationship between the NYSC and the host communities. He acknowledged the support received from the Bauchi State Government in providing a conducive and secure environment for both corps members and NYSC officials during the orientation camp. He also extended his appreciation to the State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for their unwavering support, recognizing their crucial role in facilitating the smooth operation of the NYSC program within the state.
The successful completion of the orientation course marked a significant milestone for the corps members, preparing them for the next phase of their service year. The training instilled in them the necessary values and skills to effectively engage with their host communities and contribute to their development. The provision of transportation by local councils further facilitated their integration into their assigned communities, demonstrating a collaborative approach between the NYSC and local authorities in ensuring a smooth transition for the corps members.
Out of the 1,600 corps members deployed to Bauchi State, 1,100 successfully completed the rigorous three-week orientation course. This figure represents a significant portion of the deployed corps members, indicating a high level of commitment and dedication to the NYSC program. The successful completion of the orientation course equipped these corps members with the necessary tools and mindset to embark on their service year, ready to make a positive impact on their host communities and contribute to national development. This highlights the NYSC’s continuing role in fostering national unity and promoting youth development across Nigeria.
