The Borno State Government says it remains committed to the security and welfare of members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) deployed in the state.

Borno State Deputy Umar Kadafur gave the assurance during the inauguration of the 2021 NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Development (HIRD), at the Teachers Village Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, on Monday in Maiduguri.

Mr Kadafur, who was represented by Kabiru Wanori, the Commissioner for Special Duties, lauded the sustained contributions of the Corps members towards the development of the state, describing the medical outreach for the IDPs as “a big relief.”

“This programme, the HIRD which is a mega intervention programme in the delivery of healthcare to our people is not only very apt but cannot come at a better time.

“In the course of the programme, Corps medical personnel will assist greatly in complementing the giant strides of Governor Babagana Zulum in the health sector.

“It is heartwarming to mention that the administration has placed priority attention to the welfare of all Corps members deployed to the state.

“The state government provided lodges for the accomodation of Corps members. Recently, his Excellency paid over N350 million to settle the outstanding allowances of both serving and out-gone Corps members.

“Let me reassure all Corps members of the state government’s commitment to their welfare and security in Borno State,” Mr Kadafur said.

In a remark, the Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Danjuma Ali, commended the state government for according premium attention to the welfare and security of the Corps members.

Mr Ali said the NYSC’s HIRD programme was designed to extend its medical outreach in rural communities, to enhance access to quality healthcare service delivery.

“The programme engages Corps medical team in the sensitisation of the rural dwellers on disease prevention, First Aid, monitoring of cases, treatment and taking appropriate referral where necessary,” he said.

He assured that the scheme would continue to complement the state government’s efforts towards promoting the quality of lives of the less privileged in the society. 

(NAN)