Corps members make Nigeria’s future look bright: Gov. Bagudu
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has identified the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as the best way to instil spirit of nationalism in youths.
Mr Bagudu, who spoke at the passing-out ceremony of 2021 Batch ‘A’ stream 11 Corps members deployed to Kebbi, also described the NYSC scheme as a veritable tool for entrenching national unity, peace and integration.
The event took place at Haliru Abdu Stadium, Birnin Kebbi.
“That is why myself and my deputy are always delighted to attend any event organised by the NYSC. With the selfless service of the corps members and the indispensability of the scheme, the future shall be better; the selfless efforts of the corps members and the positive impact of the scheme, the future of Nigeria will be bright,” said the governor, who is also APC Governors’ Forum chair.
He extolled the invaluable contributions of the scheme to all sectors of the economy especially in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure, among others.
“The uncommon patriotism by the corps members in the discharge of their primary assignments and their exemplary services deserve commendation,” added Mr Bagudu. “The corps members have also cultivated lifelong relationships, just as national unity has waxed stronger.”
The governor rejoiced with the corps members for successful completion of the one-year mandatory national service.
Mr Bagudu, however, reminded them of the enormous challenges ahead as they have just entered the next phase of their post-service year.
He urged them to buckle down to face the challenges more especially with the entrepreneurship skills they had acquired sequel to the programme and directed MDAs in Kebbi to avail the serving and outgone corps members with the various opportunities and interventions provided by his administration, the federal government and other agencies.
Mr Bagudu lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the scheme and the National Assembly for the swift passage of the NYSC Trust Fund Bill, saying it will address some of the scheme’s challenges.
He assured the corps members that their allowances would be paid while announcing that those serving in educational institutions would have their allowances increased.
(NAN)
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