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NYSC swears in 2,656 corps members in Nasarawa, harps on discipline
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa has sworn in a total of 2,656 corps members deployed to the state, for the 2026 Batch C Stream II national service.
Gov. Abdullahi Sule declared the orientation course in the state open on Friday, at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation camp in Keffi Local Government Area (LGA)
Gov. Sule, represented by Mallam Jubril Ibrahim, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, congratulated the corps members for the successful completion of their tertiary education, qualifying them to embark on the national assignment.
According to the him, the NYSC scheme is established to promote national integration, cohesion and community-based development mechanism through discipline and patriotism, as a critical component of socio-economic development of Nigeria.
“It is for this reason that this orientation course is designed to equip our dear corps members with the requisite skills that will enable you to face any difficult task during your service year.
“It is also intended to acquaint you with the culture, custom and traditions of the people, to enable you integrate freely with your host communities,” he said.
He commended the NYSC for the tremendous achievements continuously witnessed in the areas of community service and enlightenment campaigns.
“These are evident in the various programmes being executed by corps members over the years, which have continued to educate our children and other innovations that have direct bearing on the lives of the people,” he said.
He however reminded the corps members that their predecessors who served in the state had lived up to the ideals of the scheme, hence the need for them to sustain the tempo, while their service lasted.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to keep supporting corps members who distinguished themselves in the service of the nation.
“I should re-echo that any corp member that initiates a project or programme that will touch the lives of the people of a particular community will be rewarded accordingly.
“In the same vein, I assure you of our commitment to continue to improve and sustain the welfare of corps members in the state.
”This disposition informed the execution of various projects in this orientation camp, as part of our support to the scheme,” he said.
He then commended the NYSC management, course participants and collaborating agencies for their unwavering dedication to the scheme’s objectives.
Sule also urged the corps members to familiarise themselves with the content of the scheme’s Bye-laws, which were vital guides for their service year.
In her opening remarks, Mrs Salamatu Muhammad, Coordinator of the NYSC in the state appreciated the governor for his presence and consistent support his administration had extended to the scheme.
She explained that the orientation course was far more than a routine programme, noting that it was a carefully structured experience designed to introduce corps members to the values, goals and vision of the scheme.
“More importantly, it aims to promote unity, cultural understanding and a strong sense of patriotism.
“Although it is regimented in nature, the orientation course serves as a platform for physical and mental training, discipline and the development of a collective sense of responsibility,” she said.
Muhammad said that a total of 2,656 corps members comprising 1,254 males and 1,402 females successfully registered for the orientation.
“Since their arrival the corps members have displayed enthusiasm, resilience and admirable spirit of unity.
“Their energy has created a positive atmosphere that gives us confidence in the success of this course,” she added.
She revealed that the orientation course included physical training, intellectual and motivational lectures, sporting and social activities, as well as the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme.
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