Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged the 1,667 corps members deployed to the state to be positive agents of development in their host communities across all local government areas.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024 Batch C, Stream 1 Corps Members on Friday, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Boro Town, Diri assured them of a fulfilling and memorable experience in Bayelsa State.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Alfred Nimizigha, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the corps members’ security, welfare, and the ongoing development of infrastructure in the state. He described Bayelsa as a “home away from home.”
Governor Diri also encouraged the corps members to embrace the ideals of national service with dedication, optimism, and a focus on their roles as future leaders in Nigeria.
He said: “As I welcome you to Bayelsa State, I also urge you to be agents of positive development in the communities you are deployed to across all the local government areas of the state.
“Our duty is to ensure your safety and welfare, and on your part, you are to remain committed to the ideals of national service.
“I therefore urge you to stay focused as future leaders of our great country and embrace this new chapter of your life with vigour and optimism.”
Earlier, in her welcome remarks, the State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Okpalifo Charity, thanked the governor for his collaboration and other distinguished guests for their presence.
Charity highlighted the orientation course’s objectives and advised the corps members to approach the service year with the seriousness it deserves. Deliberate programmes have been well designed to adequately prepare and equip them for optimum performance.
She also urged them to shun all forms of social vices and actions detrimental to the image of the scheme during the orientation course and in their various places of primary assignment.
