Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Friday urged members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to the state to make a positive impact on the people’s lives.

He gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch A Stream II orientation exercise at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wamakko.

Mr Aliyu assured the corps members that his administration would prioritise their welfare and security throughout their service year in the state.

He encouraged them to view Sokoto as fertile ground for upholding the ideals and objectives of the NYSC scheme.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor warned corps members against cultism and other social vices.

He praised the NYSC management for its role in guiding Nigerian youths in line with government policies and developmental goals.

Mr Aliyu noted that the NYSC had greatly contributed to national development through various sectors across the country.

He emphasised the scheme’s importance as a unifying platform for youths of different ethnic, religious and academic backgrounds.

He also commended the NYSC for promoting patriotism, hard work and entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths.

Mr Aliyu highlighted the scheme’s role in driving socio-economic growth through community-based projects and initiatives.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to corps members’ safety, calling on security agencies and community leaders to support them.

The governor also reiterated his focus on youth empowerment through skill acquisition programmes to boost innovation and drive economic growth.

The NYSC State Coordinator, Usman Yakubu-Yaro, urged corps members to maintain discipline and adapt to the camp’s structured environment.

He stated that the orientation programme was intended to prepare them physically and mentally for national service.

Mr Yakubu-Yaro encouraged participation in the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme for future self-reliance.

He expressed appreciation to Mr Aliyu and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, for their continued support of the scheme.

The state Chief Judge, Justice Sa’aidu Sifawa, represented by Magistrate Hadijia Muazu-Jodi, administered the oath of allegiance.

(NAN)