From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Two corps members, who served during the 2023/2024 service year of the National Youth Service (NYSC), have received state honours awards from the Abia State Government.
The two corps members are Chief Francis Owums and Dr Ngene Joseph.
Speaking during the conferment of the awards on the corps members at the NYSC secretariat in Umuahia, the Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board in the state and Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Nwalor Obilor, said the administration of Alex Otti in the state was willing to do whatever possible to make NYSC move forward.
Represented by a director in the Ministry, Ugoala Elechi, Obilor commended Governor Alex Otti for ensuring NYSC in the state remains number one in the country.
While lauding the state coordinator and her team for the good job they have been doing, the commissioner congratulated the two awardees for being outstanding during their service year and urged them to aim higher as they move into the larger society.
The state coordinator of the NYSC, Gladys Adama, said the awardees did not only excel in their service but also made significant contributions to their host communities.
“Their selflessness, creativity, and passion for service are truly inspiring, and we are proud to recognise their efforts. As part of this recognition, the Abia State Government has generously approved a cash prize of N400,000 each to our two awardees, in addition to a Certificate of Honour, signed by the Governor of Abia State.”
The awardees commended all who made it possible for them to receive the award.