NYSC Coordinator appeals to Gov Yahaya to resuscitate Gombe corps members’ stipend
By Chima Azubuike
The Gombe State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps Ada Imoni, on Tuesday appealed to the State Government to resuscitate its monthly stipend payment.
Our correspondent reports that previous administrations stopped the initial N1,000 monthly payment to corps members serving in the state.
Imoni made this plea in her address which heralded the end of orientation activities for 857 males and 586 female totally 1443 at the temporary orientation camp Amada Akko Local government of Gombe State.
According to her, for corps members to find solace in serving the state creditably, the suspended stipend should be reintroduced.
Imoni said, “At this juncture, may I appeal to His Excellency to resuscitate the payment of monthly stipend to Corps members serving in the State, especially those in the rural areas. If implemented, it will serve as a morale booster and will also spur them to give their best to the development of the State. Thanking you in anticipation, your Excellency.”
Speaking further Imoni, urged the 1443 corps members to confirm to the norms of their host communities, stressing that it would spur healthy ties, “It is pertinent, I remind Corps members of the ideals of the Scheme instilled in them in the course of this Orientation course. As you proceed to your places of Primary assignment, you must respect the culture, traditions and norms of your host communities. Remember, respect begets respect. It is therefore necessary you learn to mingle with them for the next one year,” Imoni added.
On his part, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, commended the contributions of Corps members, to the development of the state.
Represented by his Commissioner for Youth and Sports Abubakar Musa, Yahaya said, “You are to integrate into your host Communities by learning about their culture, language and norms. We are receptive to visitors and will love have you as part of the addition in our Communities. The one year sojourn in Gombe State will afford you the opportunity to devout time to the felt needs of especially the rural dwellers as we tap from your experience. talents, skills and ingenuity for the good of the State.”
While urging them to strive to be good example to the Youth in the State, Yahaya warned against social vices such as drug abuse, cybercrime, advance fee fraud and hate speech among others.
“Our young ones look up to you for guidance. It implore you to put to use the training received in the course of this Orientation Course to make positive impact in their lives.
“My administration is passionate about education. With the help of Corps members who have been a major part of our workforce in schools within and outside the State metropolis, our young ones have been competing favourably with their counterparts in the North-East,” Gombe Governor added.
