From Tony John, Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), posted to the State that his administration will continue to remain “steadfast and resolute in ensuring their security and welfare at all times.”
He gave the assurance during the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch C Stream 1 Corps members deployed to the State at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai on Tuesday.
The governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet office, Government House, Port Harcourt, Mr. Hamilton Amadi, used the occasion to reiterate his administration’s commitment to provide enabling environment for Corps members to “discover, harness and fulfil their God-given potentials.”
Speaking further, he reiterated his administration’s resolve to pursue their “continuity and consolidation” agenda in keeping to their social contract with the good people of the State working in synergy and collaboration with the NYSC Scheme in order to uplift the lives of the youths.
Concluding, he commended the management of the NYSC Scheme for their visible efforts in nation building, as well as commitment at improving the operations of the scheme.
In a welcome address, Rivers State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. George Mfongang, informed the Corps members that they have pivotal roles to play in the nation’s quest to deepen the foundation of the democracy.
He noted that Corps members as educated youths and the beacon of light to the nation were uniquely positioned to turn the fortunes of the nation around positively by revamping its economic growth and development.
He called on the Corps members to see their mobilisation and participation in the NYSC as a rare privilege which must be utilised for their individual and national development.
Mr. Mfongang concluded by appealing to Gov. Fubara to consider the payment of State allowance to the Corps members to cushion the effects of the harsh economic realities in the country among other requests.
The Oath of Allegiance was administered on the Corps members by the the Chief Judge of the State represented by Justice Sylvester Popnen.
A total of 1,755 Corps members made up of 881 males and 874 females were sworn in at the occasion.