April 28, (THEWILL) – Ebonyi State Governor, David Nwaeze Umahi, has called on the 2023 Batch ‘A’Stream II corp members, deployed to Ebonyi State to make national unity and integration as a top most priority.
The governor, represented by Commissioner for Youth and Sports and Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Hon. Charles Akpuenika, gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2023 batch ‘A’ stream II orientation course at the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) orientation camp, Old Macgregor College, Afikpo North Local Government Area.
According to the him, the expectations on the corp members were enormous as they were expected to be duty bound to build on the enviable achievements of their predecessors, which patriotic efforts had sustained the NYSC scheme.
“We must co-exist to achieve this common goal irrespective of our cultural backgrounds. What we need is cooperation and team work to forge ahead.
“Every element of nepotism, tribalism and ethnicity must be removed from amnog as a nation to progress. Unity and integration promote peace, economic development, political stability and prevents all forms of corruption.
While presenting her address, State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Mrs Mamai Mercy Dawuda, who told the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members that the three-week long orientation exercise was packaged to instil in the corps members the disciplined mind and sense of self-reliance needed to face the challenges ahead.
She said, “At the end of the registration, a total of 1029 were registered, made up of 532 male, 497 female , and I am happy to say that , since their arrival, they have been peaceful and orderly in their conduct, as well as adapting to the regimentation of the camp.
“Prospective gentlemen corps members, let me re-echo, that no act of indiscipline of any sort will be tolerated in this camp, so please be properly guided and read the NYSC Hand books issued to you for better understanding of every aspect of the service year, especially identifying the felt needs of your host communities and solving them.
“Better reward awaits the best corps members who impact positively in their host communities, so you are encouraged to look inwards and give back to the society in other to qualify for Presidential Honours Award or State Government Honours Award”, she disclosed.
In presenting his address, Commissioner for Youths and Sports and Chairman NYSC Governing Board, Hon. Charles Akpuenika represented by Mr. Lawrence Orji, Director Ministry of Youth Development, implored the sworn-in corps member to be of good conduct through out the duration of the orientation course.
“I encourage you to endeavor to participate enthusiastically in all the activities and adhere strictly to the camp rules and regulations.
“The NYSC management does not condone indiscipline and therefore has empowered the Camp Management to sanction or even decamp any corps member who is recalcitrant”, he stated.
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