BE SHINING EXAMPLE OF THE CALIBRE OF YOUTHS NIGERIA CAN BE PROUD OF – GOV. DIRI

The Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Sen. Douye Diri has charged corps members to be shining examples of the calibre of youth Nigeria can proud of.

He said this while presiding over the opening/ swearing -in ceremony of 2024 Batch B, Stream I corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp,Boro Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa state.

The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government / Chairman, NYSC State Governing Board, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei. He congratulated them for successful completion of their academic Programmes and described them as a national legacy.

He expressed joy in welcoming them to Bayelsa and wished them a successful orientation course and fruitful service year.In his words “Bayelsa State is rich in culture and natural resources,and the resilience of its people is inspiring. I encourage you to immerse yourselves in the unique traditions and experiences that our state has to offer. Use this period to learn, grow and forge meaningful connections that will enrich both your personal and professional development. Your service here will not only be beneficial to the people of Bayelsa, but will also equip you with invaluable skills and experiences that will serve you well as you transit into the next phase of your lives. I challenge you to be agent of change, to identify and address the needs of your host communities,and to be shining examples of the calibre of youths our nation can produce.”

He further expressed gratitude to the NYSC for her commitment in fostering unity and national integration as well as the pivotal role in shaping the lives of the young graduates by instilling in them the virtues of discipline, patriotism and self less service to the nation. He reminded them that as representatives of their home states and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, they should carry themselves with dignity, integrity and deep sense of responsibility as well as uphold the core values of the NYSC programme.

He passionately appealed to people of Bayelsa to assist the corps members settle down to quickly for the national service.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Bayelsa State government to the welfare of the corps members in providing necessary support and assistance to ensure a fruitful and memorable service year.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli Charity in her welcome address thanked the special guest of honour, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa,,Collaborating partners and other distinguished guests for their presence.
She highlighted the objectives of the orientation course and advised corps members to embrace the service year with all the seriousness it deserves because careful and deliberate programmes have been well designed to adequately prepare and equip them for optimum performance.

She enjoined them to shune all forms of social vices and actions detrimental to the image of the scheme during orientation course and in their various places of primary assignments .
She specially thanked the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state Senator Douye Diri for his immense support to NYSC.
Highlights of the event were the administration of National and NYSC Pledges on 1,283 corps members by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Maltide Abrakasa Ayemieye who was represented by Hon. Justice I. Eradiri and special demonstration by the corps members was put up by Man O war.