Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Douye Diri, has urged Bayelsans to accept Corps members deployed to the State, assist them in settling down, and teach them the language and culture of their host communities.
The governor made this known during the 2024 Batch B, Stream 2 closing ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state.
Represented by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, Dr Wisdom Poyeri, Diri assured the Corps members of their welfare and security, adding that the people of the state are hospitable and accommodating.
He further urged the Corps members to take advantage of the abundant opportunities in the state, describing the state as a viable destination for Corps members who are creative, hard-working, and innovative.
Gov. Diri also enjoined them to take advantage of the vast opportunities to serve the nation, develop themselves, and impact their host communities.
He advised them to be bold and innovative during and after the service year, reminding them that the service year in Bayelsa is not merely to fulfill a requirement but to make a lasting impact.
He further urged the Corps members to be role models to youths, students, and pupils of the state and mentor them to be responsible citizens and future leaders.
He welcomed them to the state, urging them to enjoy the delicacies the state will offer, and congratulated them for a successful completion of the orientation course as well as wished them a successful service year.
Earlier, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli-Charity, commended the corps members and camp officials for synergy and discipline that, among other factors, ensure a hitch-free orientation course and enjoined the corps members to promptly report to their respective places of primary assignments.
She charged them to settle down, render quality service to the nation in the state, and leave positive indelible marks in their respective host communities.
She also warned them against engaging in actions and omissions that will put their lives in danger and negatively affect their service year. Particularly, she cautioned against the negative use of social media, traveling at night, and traveling across the river without a life jacket.
She reminded them that the primary assignment runs simultaneously with Community Development Service and urged them to identify the felt needs of the host community and initiate and execute viable CDS projects that will address such needs to leave a legacy beneficial to the people.
She assured them that the Bayelsa State Government, alongside the NYSC, has put together a reward system for corps members who distinguished themselves during the service year.
She further enjoined them to consider national interest above tribal and sectional affiliations and put Nigeria on the steady path of development.
She expressed sincere gratitude to the Bayelsa State Government for its commitment to the welfare and security of the corps members. She also appreciated collaborating partners and camp officials for their team spirit and commitment throughout the period of the orientation program.
She called on all Corps employers and traditional rulers in the state to ensure that corps lodges were habitable and secured for corps members.
Highlights of the event were a colorful parade and three hearty cheers by the corps member to the special guest of honor and the distribution of Posting letters to the corps members.
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