GOV. DIRI PROMISES TO MAKE BAYELSA A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR CORPS MEMBERS
Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri has assured corps members posted to Bayelsa that his administration will make the state a home away from home during and after their service year.
Gov. Diri, who made this known during the 2024 Batch B, Stream I closing ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the State, said the will provide one of the best welfare packages for corps members and will still continue to explore ways of enhancing their welfare and security.
Diri, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government/ Chairman, NYSC State Governing Board, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, advised them to hold unto their dreams and aspiration and work towards achieving them.
He reminded them that service year in Bayelsa will not merely be to fulfil a requirement, but to make a lasting impact through their primary assignment and community development service.
He urged good people of the state to accept corps members, assist them to settle down and teach them the language and culture of the host communities.
He further urged them to be role models to other youths, students and pupils and mentor them to be responsible citizens and future leaders.
He particularly cautioned corps employers against rejections without genuine reasons and corps members against induced rejections.
He welcomed them to the state, congratulated them for a successful orientation course, wished them a satisfying service year and declared the programme closed.
Earlier, the State Coordinator, Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli Charity urged the corps members to promptly report to their respective places of primary assignments and settle down for national service in the state.
She also warned them against engaging in actions and omissions that will put their lives in danger and negatively affect their service year.
She high lighted the four cardinal programmes of the scheme which includes orientation, primary assignment ,secondary assignment and winding up/ passing out parade. She emphasized that the orientation programmes remains pivotal to a successful service year.
She reminded them that primary assignment runs simultaneously with Community Development Service and urged them to identify the felt needs of host community, initiate and execute viable CDS projects that will address such needs to leave a legacy beneficial to the people.
She assured them that the Bayelsa State Government,along side the NYSC, has put together a reward system for corps members who distinguished themselves during the service year.
“Build up on the foundations you have acquired during the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) In- camp training to improve on your chosen skill as some of your predecessors who heeded the wise counsel by also participating in the SAED Post – camp training are today business owners, doing very well in their various business endeavors,contributing positively to the growth of Nigeria ‘s economy” She explained.
She further enjoined them to consider national interest above tribal and sectional affiliations as that put Nigeria on the steady path of development.
She expressed sincere gratitude to the Bayelsa State Government for its commitment to the welfare and security of the corps members.
She also appreciated collaborating partners and camp officials for their team spirit, display of emotional intelligence and commitment throughout the
period of the orientation programme.
She called on all Corps Employers and traditional rulers in the state to ensure that corps lodges are habitable and secured for corps members .
