The National Youth Service Corps has sanctioned 35 corps members (2023 Batch A, Stream II) in Bayelsa for violating the NYSC code.

Twenty-one corps members who committed various offences had their service year extended, while 14 would repeat the service.

Obiageli Okpalifo, the NYSC coordinator in Bayelsa, said on Sunday in Yenagoa that 1,075 corps members passed out successfully and were issued their certificates of national service.

Ms Okpalifo congratulated corps members who successfully completed the service and commended them for their immeasurable contributions to the state.

She also commended the employers and traditional rulers for providing a conducive environment for corps members to serve the nation.

Ms Okpalifo hailed Governor Douye Diri for his welfare packages and for ensuring the safety of corps members.

According to her, corps members who distinguished themselves during the service year were rewarded with certificates of commendation.

She commended corps members who took advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Training Programmes to prepare for survival after the service year.

“Many of them focused on being self-reliant and shall soon become employers of labour. I find this commendable,” she said. 

Ms Okpalifo acknowledged the efforts of NYSC staff who mentored, supervised and monitored the corps members in their various places of primary and secondary assignments, saying that their commitment ensured the success recorded. 

(NAN)