The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, coordinators in Kwara and Benue states have called for improved welfare for corps members serving in their states.
At the official opening and swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 Corps members in Yikpata, Kwara State Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Onifade urged state and local governments, as well as employers, to enhance the welfare of corps members.
He commended the Federal Government’s upward review of corps members’ allowances and asked employers to complement this effort by providing transport allowances and modest accommodation.
“Employers, who are the direct beneficiaries of corps members’ services, must improve the welfare packages given to them while on national service,” he said.
Onifade emphasised that improved welfare was necessary for corps members to stay motivated and deliver their best at their places of primary assignment.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Shehu Ndanusa, welcomed the corps members to Kwara, describing it as the “State of Harmony.”
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The high point of the event was the administration of the oath of allegiance by the Chief Judge of Kwara, Justice Abiodun Adebara, represented by Justice Hannah Ajayi. A total of 1,308 corps members were sworn in.
In Benue State, 1,600 corps members were deployed for the three-week orientation at the Wanune camp.
During the swearing-in, NYSC State Coordinator Mrs. Veronica Garba encouraged them to embrace the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to boost their employability.
She urged corps members to use social media responsibly, promote national unity, and resist spreading content that may cause division.
Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Terkimbi Ikyange, reassured corps members of their safety, pledging full collaboration with security agencies.
He encouraged them to interact with people of different cultures and ethnic groups, noting that such experiences promote national integration, which is the core aim of the NYSC scheme.
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