We’ll provide enabling environment for corps members to maximise potential- Gov Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State said his administration would continue to provide environment conducive for corps members serving in the state to maximise their potential and achieve their dreams in life.
Yahaya stated this in Amada, Akko Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, while declaring open the orientation course for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members.
Represented by Mr Inuwa Ibrahim, the state commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Yahaya said his administration remained committed to the development of youths in the state by providing the right platforms for them to become self-reliant and employed.
He said policies and programmes aimed at supporting the youths in the state to develop themselves had been initiated, hence urged corps members to take advantage of such policies to maximise their potential.
“We will continually ensure that as youths, you have an enabling environment to maximise your potential in keeping with the ideals of the NYSC Scheme.
“This we will do by providing the needed support that will improve the scheme’s capacity to deliver on its mandate.
“It is worthy of note that this administration is youth – friendly with progressive policies, and together as a formidable team, we shall grow a virile environment.
“You are therefore encouraged to be part of the process by making positive impact in your host communities, thereby contributing your quota to nation building,” he said.
While assuring the corps members of their safety, the governor said “let me place on record that Gombe State is very peaceful, so be rest assured of your security, welfare, and general well-being.
“It is a top priority of government as indicated in the robust synergy between the state and security agencies, indicated in the security apparatus deployed to the camp.”
While encouraging those who would like to stay behind after their service year, Yahaya said the state was enriched with abundant human and natural resources, with agricultural potentials that would promote healthy commercial trade.
On her part, Mrs Chinwe Nwachuku, the NYSC state coordinator, Gombe State, said a total of 1,340 corps members comprising 701 males and 639 females were registered for the orientation course.
Nwachuku commended the corps members for exhibiting a high level of discipline since arriving at the camp, urging them to continue on that path while cooperating with camp officials towards achieving “maximum success.””
“You are, therefore, implored to actively participate in all camp activities, promote a tradition of industry at work, develop common ties through shared experiences while creating avenues for long-lasting relationships,” she said.
He commended the state government and all stakeholders for their support to corps members serving in the state while urging them to further support the youths to effectively serve their fatherland.Yahaya
