Taraba Govt pledges synergy with NYSC to boost corps activities
By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo
Taraba state government on Friday pledged her continues synergy with the National Youth Service Corps NYSC to boost the corps activities in the state.
Governor Darius Ishaku who was represented by the state Commissioner for youth and sport development, Hon. Hassan Bappa, made the promise at the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course.
He noted that the state government was committed to ensuring that the NYSC activities were fully supported to actualise the corps mandate.
He urged prospective corps members to consider themselves as lucky to be posted to Taraba, which according to him is a corps friendly State. The governor also challenge them to seize the opportunity of their service year to contribute meaningfully to national development through patriotic service to the State and the nation at large.
“Your mobilization for National Service at this critical point of our nation’s history should spur you to higher commitment and dedication to the service of the fatherland. I urge you to imbibe the core
Ideals of integrity, patriotism, efficiency and team work which are
necessary for the building of a virile, prosperous and united nation” He stated.
The governor commended the NYSC management and all camp officials in the State for their commitment towards the success of the national
assignment and enjoin them to redouble their effort to ensure that the young Nigerians receive the right orientation in preparation for service in the State and, by extension, the nation at large.
Earlier, the NYSC state coordinator Anthony M Nzoka, expressed that the National Youth Service Corps Scheme which was established
nearly fifty years ago as a catalyst for national unity, integration
and development, the Orientation course was the gateway programme to the scheme, deliberately designed to prepare Corps Members physically and mentally for the arduous task of the
service Year.
“The NYSC management places high premium on orientation courses as it is a veritable avenue to re-orient young graduates and set the tone for their successful
participation in the mandatory one year national service.
“I am happy to report that since the arrival of these corps members in the state, they have shown high enthusiasm, deep sense of commitment and patriotism. I have no doubt that with the doggedness and discipline displayed so far, they would add something positive to the development of the state in
particular and the nation in general during the service year.
“In order to set the right path for their effective contribution to
national development, the NYSC management has strategically
packaged lectures on topical national issues, leadership, security
and Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development. Also there will be para-military drills, endurance training and lectures on the culture, norms and traditions of the peoples of Taraba State,” the state coordinator expressed.
