Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has announced the allocation of N36.4 million for distribution of N30,000 each as palliatives to 1, 215 Corps members posted to the State by the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC.
The N30,000 would be credited to their accounts as soon as they provide their bank details.
The Governor visited the NYSC Orientation camp on Saturday, just days after he attended the Swearing-in of Corps members at the camp’s reopening in Maiduguri, the state capital. The camp was initially closed for about 13 years due to exigencies of the insurgents.
Governor Zulum also allocated 100 bags of rice, 10 cows, 10 bags of 100 kg of beans, and 10 gallons of cooking oil for special meal to be prepared for the Corps members during their ongoing three weeks orientation camping.
The Governor announced that “the palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy removal for the Corps members while in the Camp.”
Governor Zulum urged the Corps members to adhere to camp rules by living peacefully among themselves and engaging in acts that would foster peace in the country.
The governor reiterated that the State Government is interested in some of the members who undergo courses like English, Mathematics, Physics and vocational training courses, while others would also be engaged.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
