By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja
Kogi State Government has urged Corps Members deployed to the State to leave indelible footprints of development in different sectors as agents of social change.
The State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo stated this in his address at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course held at NYSC Kogi State Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba.
“Be rest assured that excellent performances would be duly recognized and rewarded at the end of the service year by our administration. I also want to assure you that we would provide adequate security and welfare for you”, the Governor said.
The Governor, who was represented at the ceremony by his Deputy, Comrade Salisu Oyibo
urged the Corps Members to comply with the custom and traditions of their host communities. He advised them to avoid hate speeches and other tendencies capable of promoting unrest within the State and beyond. He commended them for the high level of discipline, comportment and maturity they displayed during the 21days Orientation period.
In her address, the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Mrs Mofoluwaso Williams said the Corps Members have been exposed to para-military drills, skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development training, citizenship and leadership trainings as well as inspirational lectures on self actualization and development.
“You are advised to accept your postings in good faith as any Corps Member who induce rejection would be punished in line with the NYSC byelaws, and any employer who collude with them would be blacklisted.
Meanwhile, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed urged the Corps Members to serve as good ambassadors of their schools, families and NYSC.
