The Delta State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mr Olusegun Alao has advised Corps members to work towards leaving a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the people in their host communities
Alao gave the advise during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course which held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.
He encouraged them to actively participate in either group or individual projects in line with the objectives of the NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) programme.
He commended them for their dedication and commitment to the goals of the three-week orientation course, despite the inconveniences that comes with living in a regimented environment.
He said in fostering team spirit and enhancing physical and mental well-being of the corps members, they participated in Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development training, inter-platoon competitions in football, volleyball, drills, dance and drama performances, meditation on the core values of the scheme, cooking, and other related activities, aside the drills and physical training.
“Our consolation lies in knowing that these challenges have been leveraged to impart the requisite training and knowledge to prepare corps members for a hitch- free service year”, he said.
The state Coordinator called for the cooperation of all Corps employers to help mentor them and urged to provide Corps members with accommodation, financial support, and other necessary incentives to motivate them for optimal performance.
He commended the support of the Governor towards the NYSC in the state, adding that the soon to be completed 700 beds capacity hostel was a testament to his effort.
Speaking the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Barr Trakiriowei Harry ThankGod, reiterated his administration’s commitment towards rewarding excellent service amongst corps members
He said he would encourage any action or service capable of improving the lot of the people.
While commending the maturity they exhibited through the period of the orientation course, he urged them to be of good conduct and bear the unity and oneness of the nation in mind as they render service to country.
He assured them of safety and hospitability wherever they are posted for primary assignment. in the state.
The governor appealed to them to respect the cultural norms of the people amongst whom they find themselves.
He said the state will continue to discharge its statutory responsibilities to the scheme within the limits of available resources.
