NYSC: Three abscond, six get extension of service in Gombe
…….one dies in active service
…..344 complete service
No fewer than three Corps members absconded, with one said to have passed on, while six others got extension of service, totalling 10 who would not exit the National Youth Service Corps in Gombe State.
Disclosing this at the low-key passing out ceremony of 344, 2022 batch C stream I Corps members at the Federal Secretariat, State Coordinator Dawut Jidda, said the actual number was meant to be 355 but with the exclusion of 10 over different reasons.
Jidda noted that Corps members whose punishment is extension would be remobilised based on the offences they committed, noting that they were sanctioned using laid down byelaw.
He said, “Due to the exigencies of the times, management has approved the Passing-out ceremony to be low-key and observed at Local Government level. The Certificate of National Service will be issued to deserving Corps Members and of course, those who have fallen short of the Byelaws will be sanctioned accordingly.
“A total number of 354 Corps Members are expected to have exited from the Service today but, three absconded cases and will be remobilised for a repeat of service, six will have extension of service in varying degrees according to their offence.
“On a very sad note, we recorded one death in the course of the service year, The fallen hero died in active service. We pray God to grant her soul eternal rest. So, a balance of 344 Corps Members will be issued their CNN accordingly.”
While commending the commitment of Corps members, towards ensuring development in the state while their service lasted, Jidda lauded the efforts of authorities for making their service year less tedious.
“My dear compatriots in national service, it gives me great joy to address you today to mark the close of the 2022 Batch “C” Stream I service year. We are most grateful to God for His protection and guidance upon you during the service year.
“On behalf of the Director – General, NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed Dss, as well as the Executive Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya CON and the peace loving people of Gombe State, I heartily congratulate you on the successful completion of your sojourn in Gombe State.
“Dear Gentlemen Corps members, as we bid you farewell today, We are sincerely proud of the patriotic citizens you have become. Posterity will forever remember your sacrifices and various contributions to your host communities,” he added.
Jidda wished the ex-Corps members well, urging them to use the values imbibed to advantage adding “As you proceed to the next phase of the journey of life, do not forget the teachings, skills and experiences of the service year. Identify with only productive lifestyles, shun all forms of negative vices capable of truncating your future endeavours and remain great ambassadors of the Scheme.”
