From Sola Ojo, Kaduna
As young Nigerian graduates deployed across the Country for national service by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) complete the 21-day orientation course, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has told those in Kaduna to accept their posting in good faith.
The governor, who described these young Nigerians as catalysts for national unity and integration appealed to Corps employers not to reject them but rather help them settle down quickly for their primary assignment.
The governor who spoke through Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Rabi Salisu at the closing of the 2023 Batch ‘C’ (steam I) orientation course at Government College, Kurmi Mashi, Kaduna, urged the host communities to love and accommodate Corps members posted to their communities.
The governor reiterated the commitment of the State to provide an enabling environment for NYSC staff and Corps members as well as continuing security for all residents in the State.
“My administration will continue to do its best in ensuring the provision of a conducive environment for the Corps to discharge its responsibilities.
“I urge Corps employers, both in the public and private sectors in the state, to accept all corps members posted to them and ensure their wellbeing”, he said.
To Corps members, he said “apart from providing you with the platform to serve your country, the one year is equally a period to add value to yourselves.
“You must, therefore, seize the opportunity provided by the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to improve your lives during and after the service year.
“So I urge you to accept your postings in good faith and see it as an opportunity to touch lives positively wherever you are posted”, the governor said.
Earlier, the Coordinator of the scheme in the state, Mr Hassan Taura, advised corps members to allow their remarkable conduct during their orientation course to direct their affairs throughout the service year and beyond.
“As soon as you get to your places of primary assignment, settle down quickly and make yourselves relevant in the communities you find yourself.
“Respect the culture and tradition of the people and do your best to identify with their problems and aspirations,” Taura said.