Governor of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has inaugurated a 22-room, all suites encompassed Corpers lodge at Nkoro Town, Opobo/Nkoro LGA.
The lodge, built by the Chairman of the Council, Mr. James James, and named after the governor as Siminalayi Fubara Corpers Lodge, Nkoro Town, formed part of legacy projects to mark the Chairman’s first year in office.
Unveiling the ultramodern edifice, Governor Fubara represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Sonny Ewule, commended the Council Chairman for the landmark achievements recorded in his first year in office and described the Corps lodge as key in enhancing the security and wellbeing of Corps Members, and making Nkoro a preferred destination for Corps Members.
The Governor charged the Corps Members to reciprocate the gesture by personalizing ownership of facility through intentional maintenance and respect for the culture and traditions of the people of the area.
In a remark, the Chairman of the LG Council, Mr. James, noted that the project was executed to eradicate accommodation challenges faced by Corps Members posted to Nkoro Town, as well as give them a sense of belonging through intentional security and welfare packages.
In a goodwill message, the State Coordinator NYSC Rivers State, Mr. Moses Oleghe praised the Chairman for his initiative and thoughtfulness in making the lives of Corps Members in the Town more meaningful and appreciated Governor Fubara extensively for prioritizing the welfare and wellbeing of Corps Members.
He assured the Chairman that with such a super structure available in the Town as a Corps lodge, more Corps Members will be posted to Nkoro Town to service the educational needs of students amongst others.
