UYO, June 13, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its continued support and opportunities to members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Scheme in the state to ensure that they contribute their quota to the overall growth of the economy
Governor Umo Eno made this known at the swearing in and opening ceremony for the 2025 Batch A stream two orientation course for corps members deployed to Akwa Ibom State at the NYSC permanent Orientation camp at Nsit Atai Local Government Area,
Governor Eno represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr Ekerete Ekanem, explained that as they took the oath of allegiance, the task of nation building is steering at them as they are expected to contribute their quota to the development of Nigeria individually and collectively.
The Governor assured the corps members that the state is taking every necessary steps to ensure safety of their lives and property at all times, encouraging them to make good of the experience.
He said “As strategic stake holders in the next Nigerian project, it is incumbent on you to continue the building process across linguistics, religious, ethnic and socio-cultural boundaries, knowing fully well that Nigeria is looking up to you to give the country substantially improved prospect and refreshing change.”
“for the future of Nigeria depends on what you make out of this exercise. Nigeria needs you to show that we can live together and achieve the desires of our founding fathers as a esteemed united and indivisible nation.”
Governor while highlighting steps undertaking towards improving corps welfare, noted that government is working on camp infrastructure with the aim of transforming the orientation camp making it more convenient and conducive.
“We have personally assessed the challenges and situation in camp, and the Government is ready to rise up to the occasion providing to you a befitting standard camp for your wonderful experience in Akwa Ibom State.” the Governor assured.
In his address of welcome, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Sam Pepple, noted that the corps members have aligned and adapted to regimentation on camp, displaying high level of discipline and promised that they will not disappoint.
Mr Pepple urged them to participate in all camp activities put in place to prepare them for the challenges ahead during and after the service year.
While appreciating the effort of Government, the NYSC state coordinator encouraged the Governor not to rest on his oars in transforming the camp, calling for an augmentation to the welfare of corps members to reflect the current economic realities
The Chairman, NYSC State Governing Board represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth Development, Mr Effiong Nicholas, emphasised that they have been deployed to foster national unity cohesion and integration among the people.
He urged them to utilise the opportunity to learn positives from the orientation camp and the state as well as prepare their minds for the various training different to what they are used to that will help them navigate the challenges and the task ahead.
The State Chief Judge, Justice Ekaette Obot, represented by Justice Edem Akpan, who administered the oat of allegiance, congratulated and urged the corps members to be of good conduct, shun vices and criminality, while operating within the limits of the regulations, admonishing them to live within their assigned responsibilities.
One thousand five hundred and seventy six corps members comprising eight hundred and twenty six females and seven hundred and fifty males took the oat of allegiance.
