…As NYSC 2025 Batch A stream 1 orientation begins
• Zamfara increases corps members allowance by 100%
From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi, John Bassey (Gusau)
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has urged corps members deployed to the state for the 2025 service year to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the nation at large even as he as he reassured them of his administration’s unwavering commitment to their safety and general welfare.
The governor stated this his address at a ceremony to formally declare open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) holding at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Dakingari, Suru Local Government Area.
Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing Board, congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of their academic pursuits and warmly welcomed them to Kebbi State for the one-year national service.
He commended them for accepting their deployment. While encouraging them to be active participants in all camp activities, Idris emphasized the importance of unity, cooperation, and mutual respect among corps members to promote national peace and progress.
The governor donated three fat bulls to the corps members and formally declared the orientation course open.
Earlier in the event, the NYSC State Coordinator, Alhaji Bala Dabo, expressed his deep appreciation to the governor for his consistent support to the NYSC scheme and unwavering affection for corps members.
He highlighted the governor’s efforts in creating conducive environment for the success of the orientation programme and thanked all stakeholders for their collaboration.
Dabo noted that the corps members have shown positive adaptation to the camp environment, responding enthusiastically to the training sessions and appealed to them to continue their cooperation to enable the scheme to achieve its objectives.
Justice Maryam Abubakar Ka’oje on behalf of the Chief Judge of Kebbi State administered the oath of allegiance on the corps members.
Meanwhile, Zamfara State Government has increased the allowances of all corps members serving in the state by 100 percent.
Governor Lawal made the declaration on Friday in Gusau, the state capital while declaring open the orientation of 2025 Batch ‘A’ stream I, comprising about 550 corps members.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring security and welfare of all the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to Zamfara state.
The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced the upward increment of corps memberss allowance by 100 percent.
“In line with our commitment in that direction, I have directed the resumption of payment for state allowances to all corps members in the state.
“I have also directed for a 100 percent upward increase of the current allowances. Also, corps members serving as medical personnel will receive special allowances with immediate effect,” Governor Lawal stated.
Furthermore, he urged the corps members to respect and learn from the rich history, culture and tradition of the good people of Zamfara, while assuring them of adequate security and warm hospitality throughout their year of service in the state.
“I wish to reiterate that we will pay full attention to your security and welfare. We will give you all the necessary support to carry out your duties and will provide all the necessary needs to make your stay here a memorable one,” the governor assured.
The NYSC’s State Coordinator, Mohammad Ahmad, expressed appreciation to Governor Dauda Lawal for his consistent support to the camp, particularly for the provision of additional facilities and approval for the payment of state allowances to corp members.