From TCNEWS
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has tasked NYSC corps members to assist his administration achieve a stronger, more secured, stable and prosperous State.
Presenting an address at the closing ceremony for the 2024 batch A stream II corps members deployed to the state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Umunna in Bende L.G.A, Gov. Otti also reminded them that sustainable development finds meaning only in a peaceful and stable polity, hence the need to join hands with his administration as future leaders, in its efforts at moving the State and the nation forward.
The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, commended the managers of the NYSC scheme for their efforts and commitment in moulding the youth of this nation towards becoming self-reliant, through the Skills Acquisition programme, and the highly commendable programmes worth supporting for greater impacts, which include the free medical outreaches and community development service programmes.
“Let me remind you that, your initial attitude towards your posting will go a long way to determine your performance during the entire service year. I therefore charge you to eschew all forms of fear of the unknown, and prejudices, but rather move into your host communities with love, determination and open minds to make great and positive impacts on the lives of the people. Feel free to integrate with members of your host communities. I want to assure you of the hospitality of the good people of Abia State.
” Let me quickly affirm once more of this administration’s determination to reward hard work and excellence, and the need for you to put in your best in whatever you do, wherever you may find yourselves during the service year.
” It is on this note that I wish to re-iterate our resolve to continue to ensure that those of you who will excel during the service year will be adequately rewarded with the State Honours Awards. In addition, we shall continue to assist and support the NYSC in the state to ensure that it perform her responsibilities creditably without hindrance”, Gov. Otti stated.
Presenting an address earlier, the State Coordinator NYSC Abia, Mrs Adama Gladys, informed the Corps members that their postings was done in line with the laid down rules, policies of the Government and the Act establishing the NYSC scheme, which is rural based, adding that majority of them would be posted to the rural communities of the state where their services are most readily needed.
Adama, who congratulated the corps members on the successful conclusion of their orientation course, observed that the success was borne out of their hard work, perseverance and discipline, and charged them to bring these sterling qualities to bear during their service year in Abia State.
“These Corps members have undergone rigorous moral, physical, and mental orientation in the last three weeks which have repositioned them for the next phase of the service year. They were put through various mind-burgling lectures, including skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development and leadership trainings. These lectures were meant to motivate as well as challenge them towards the demands of national development. I have no doubt in my mind that they will make great impacts in the development of the state if given the enabling environment”, Mrs Adama expressed confidence.
A total of 1564 Corps Members, made up of 811 males and 753 females participated in the three weeks orientation course.
The Chairman NYSC Governing Board Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba was represented by the Scheduler to the Governor, Engr Chibuzor Esihe; the Commander 14 Brigade Brig. Gen. OO Diya was represented by Lt. Col. AA Adebayo; the Commissioner of Police was represented by ACP Stanley Imo, while the Commandant Civil Defence was represented by Assistant Commandant Ojimadu Henry during the event.