“Take advantage of the abundant Bayelsa opportunities in Bayelsa”–Gov. Diri tells Corps members

Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri has urged Corps members deployed to the State to take advantage of the abundant opportunities in the state, describing the state as full of viable for corps members who are creative, hard working and innovative.

Gov. Diri also enjoined them to take advantage of the vast opportunities to serve the nation, develop themselves and impact their host communities.

Gov. Douye Diri, who made this known during the 2024 Batch B, Stream 2 closing ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, said the best welfare packages for corps members serving in the state and for those who will distinguish themselves in community development service.

The Governorship, who was represented by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, Dr Wisdom Poyeri, assured of their welfare and security.

He advised them to be bold and innovative during and after the service year,reminding them that service year in Bayelsa is not merely to fulfil a requirement, but to make a lasting impact.

He also informed them that the people of the state are hospitable and accommodating. He equally urged the good people of the state to accept the 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 welcomed them to the state, urged them to enjoy the delicacies the state will offer and congratulated them for a successful completion of orientation course as well as wished them successful service year.

He thereafter declared the 2024 Batch B, Stream 2 orientation ori programme closed.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli Charity commended the corps members and camp officials for synergy and discipline that among other factors ensured a hitch free orientation course and enjoined the corps members to promptly report to their
respective places of primary assignments.

She charged them to settle down render quality service to nation in the state and leave positive indelible marks in their respective host communities.

She also warned them against engaging in actions and omissions that will put their lives in danger and negatively affect their service year. Particularly, she cautioned against the negative use of the social media, travelling at night and traveling across the river without life jacket.

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.

She further enjoined them to consider national interest above tribal and sectional affiliations and 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, 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 .

Highlights of the event was a colourful parade and three hearty cheers by the corps member to the special guest of honour and distribution of Posting letters to the corps members.