CALABAR – June 14, 2025
The Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu has promised to provide a more conducive working environment and good welfare packages to Corps members serving in the State.
The Governor made the promise during the 2025 Batch A stream II swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra, Cross River State.
Governor Otu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Skills Acquisition, Mr. Ijom Ukam, charged the corps members to join hands in nation building by contributing to the development of their host communities.
The Governor admonished the corps members to respect the rules and regulations of the camp and embrace skills acquisition and other lofty programmes of the NYSC that would make them job creators rather than job seekers.
Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Oyenuga Joke, appreciated the Governor and his entourage for gracing the occasion and also thanked God for granting journey mercies to all corps members deployed to the State.
Mrs Oyenuga informed the Governor that the corps members deployed to the State are very responsible and have adapted adequately to the regimented camp life.
She informed the guests that a total of 1,588 corps members had been registered, comprising 704 males and 884 females .
The Chief judge of Cross River State, Justice Akon Ikpeme who was represented by the high court judge of Obubra, Justice Emmanuel Ubua administered the oath of allegiance on the corps members and wished them a successful service year.
Highlight of the occasion was performance by the Man O’ War special squad that thrilled the audience with fascinating exercises which added glamour to the ceremony.
Corps members, on their part, expressed excitement about the swearing-in ceremony and promised to make the best use of the orientation course.
