NYSC commends Taraba govt over hospitality
By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday commended Taraba State government and governor Darius Ishaku for the hospitable disposition towards corps members and the Scheme.
Mrs. Christy Uba, the acting Director general of the Scheme made the commendation while addressing Corps members at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation
Course, expressed that the hospitable nature of Taraba state government and people of state has made NYSC programs in the state unique.
Uba who was represented by the state coordinator Mr. Anthony M Nzoka, also commended heads of Federal and State Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Government Councils, Principals, head Teachers
and proprietors of Government and private schools as well as other corps employers for receiving and mentoring corps members in the past, and appeal for more cooperation and acceptance of corps members.
“I wish to sincerely commend Taraba state government and people of the state for their hospitality for our corps members. Your hospitable nature has made NYSC programs in Taraba unique, and I want solicit for more cooperation.
“My dear compatriots, as you begin the next phase of the Service, I urge you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which you imbibed during
the Orientation Course. It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of
our dear country.
“I wish to remind you of the oath of
allegiance you took in which you pledged to accept posting in good faith. I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the
NYSC Act and Bye-Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations. In keeping with the objectives of the Scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities while also appreciating and respecting their cultures and traditions.
“You must desist from meddling in their local politics, i enjoin you to
undertake personal and group Community Development Service projects that will help to uplift the living standard of the people of your host communities.
“I encourage you to build on the
skils acquired, by availing yourselves of opportunities for post-camp training as this
will go a long way in empowering you for self-reliance as we are liaising with financial institutions and other stakeholders with a view to providing start-up
loans to enable you actualize your business dreams.
“As you proceed to your Places of Primary Assignment, I urge you to be security conscious at all times, as security is every one’s business. You should avoid acts that can endanger your lives such as staying
out late, attending night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and acceptance of car ride and gifts from strangers” The DG advised.
Meanwhile, copper Jessica Ogonna and copper Williams Ordu, appreciated NYSC for the opportunity to serve their father land.
The corps members promised to make Nigerians proud in their places of primary assignment during their service year.
