The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed his Command’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in Borno State to ensure the scheme continues to deliver on its national mandate.
He gave the assurance when the Borno State NYSC Coordinator, Mallam Nasir Bello, led his management team on a courtesy visit to Headquarters Theatre Command in Maiduguri.
The Theatre Commander highlighted the critical role of the NYSC in national development and expressed appreciation for the existing synergy between Operation Hadin Kai and the scheme.
He noted that the successful return of NYSC orientation camps in the state reflects the significant improvement in the security situation in Borno.
He thanked the coordinator for the visit and assured him that the Command remains open and willing to support the NYSC at all times.
Major General Abubakar further stressed that the safety and welfare of corps members and NYSC personnel remain top priorities, particularly ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
In his remarks, the NYSC Borno State Coordinator, Mallam Nasir Bello, commended the Theatre Commander for his warm reception and the Command’s unwavering support to the scheme.
He explained that his visit was to formally familiarise himself with the Theatre Command, following his assumption of office in April 2025 and to reaffirm the active presence of the NYSC in Borno State.
Bello recalled that the NYSC was forced to suspend activities in the state in previous years due to insurgency, but has since fully returned, owing to the improved security environment.
He described the NYSC as a “baby of the Nigerian Army,” nurtured over the years, and appealed for continued collaboration and protection for corps members.
Highlights of the visit included the signing of the visitors’ register, presentation of a souvenir to the NYSC Coordinator by the Theatre Commander, and a group photograph to commemorate the engagement.
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