Kogi Govt Reaffirms Commitment to NYSC, Assures Corps Members of Safety, Support

By James Sani

The Kogi State Government has reaffir3med its commitment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), assuring corps members deployed to the state of adequate security, welfare and sustained institutional support throughout their service year.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo gave the assurance at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C, Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba.

The governor described the NYSC scheme as a vital instrument for promoting national unity, integration and mutual understanding among Nigerians, noting that it also provides an opportunity to deploy skilled and professional manpower to critical sectors of the economy.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, Ododo said his administration would continue to provide the necessary support and conducive environment for the successful implementation of the scheme in the state.

He assured the corps members that their safety and security remained a priority of the administration, stressing that measures would continue to be strengthened to protect them during and after their service year in Kogi State.

The governor urged the corps members to make effective use of the orientation course by acquiring the knowledge, skills, discipline, positive attitudes and leadership qualities required to excel in their future endeavours.

He also encouraged them to set high standards for themselves and strive to surpass the achievements of their predecessors.

Congratulating the corps members on the successful completion of their academic programmes and their transition into national service, Ododo charged them to remain worthy ambassadors of their institutions, families and communities throughout the service year and beyond.

The governor, who formally declared the 2026 Batch C, Stream II Orientation Course open, commended the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Chris Moneke Chika Tochi, and her management team for their dedication to the successful coordination of the scheme and the welfare of corps members in the state.

In her remarks, Mrs. Tochi charged the corps members to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations governing the orientation exercise, warning that the camp administration would not tolerate indiscipline or any form of misconduct.

She urged them to demonstrate discipline, responsibility and respect for constituted authority, noting that the orientation programme was designed to prepare them for the responsibilities and challenges of national service.

The state coordinator expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for the continued support of his administration for the NYSC scheme, while appealing for further intervention to address infrastructural and facility-related needs at the orientation camp.

The ceremony further underscored the Kogi State Government’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with the NYSC in promoting national integration, youth development and the deployment of human capital for sustainable development.