The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC members deployed to the state and who may participate in the General elections, but to remain apolitical and neutral in their involvement.
Governor Soludo gave the advice while declaring open the 2023 Batch A, Stream 1 orientation course held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area of the State in Southeast Nigeria.
He appealed to politicians in the state to protect the Corps members and put them before their interests.
The Governor said; “Stay straightforward on issues, build bridges, and build relationships. You’re going to benefit from it later. It is one of the assets you’ll gather here in Anambra State and it’s going to help you in the future.
“I heartily congratulate you for your successes in your final examinations and also welcome you to the state. I enjoin you to participate actively in all camp activities as they have been packaged to prepare you for leadership roles, so utilise every opportunity offered here to better your future.”
“Your predecessors will confirm to you that Anambra state is one of the NYSC-friendly states and we have maintained that standard over the years. It is pertinent to state here that arrangements are in place to ensure that Corps members benefit from the “One man, two skills” programme organised by the government under the Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy and headed by Commissioner Patrick Agha-Mba…Avail yourselves of great opportunities here and feel at home. The Government functionaries will be visiting you at intervals and also be in touch with the camp management to ascertain your level of integration into the camp activities’‘ he said.
Governor Soludo said; ”I admonish you to accept your postings at the end of the camp to various places of primary assignments in good faith because you will be posted according to discipline and based on vacancies.”
He was represented at the event by the State Commissioner for Special Duties, Sylvester Ezeokenwa.
The State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Blessing Iruma, expressed satisfaction towards the general orientation courses, saying they have been involved in camp administration.
Mrs Iruma said; ”We have registered a total of 1300 Prospective Corps Members, comprising 601 Males and 699 Females who are formed up for this Swearing-In Ceremony.”
She noted that since their arrival in Anambra state, this set of young patriots (corps members), have exhibited a high level of discipline, understanding and have been helpful in the day-to-day running of the camp by joining various committees.
Commending the Acting Director-General of the Scheme, the Coordinator, Mrs Christy Uba said that all camp officials and collaborating bodies were performing their duties well and all activities were progressing smoothly under her watch in Anambra State.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
