NYSC: Diri Welcome 1,861 Members To The State.

 

The Bayelsa State Governor,  Douye Diri has welcomed the 1,861 National  Youths Service Corps members deployed to the State for the 2024 Batch B, Stream II.

Presiding over the opening/ swearing -in ceremony  on Friday at the  NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp,Boro Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area,  Bayelsa state, Governor Diri  promised to make their National Service year memorable and unforgettable.

Governor Diri, who was  represented  by his Executive Assistant on NYSC Matters, Dr. Wisdom Poyeri, congratulated them for   the successful completion of their academic programmes and described them as  patriots.

He expressed welcomed them to the state  and wished  them a successful orientation course and fruitful service year.

According to him: "Bayelsa State is rich in  culture and natural resources and the resilience of its people is inspiring. I encourage you to immerse yourselves in the unique  traditions and experiences that our state has to offer."

" Use this period to learn, grow and forge meaningful connections that will enrich  both your personal and professional development. Your service here will not only be beneficial  to the people of Bayelsa, but  it will also equip you with invaluable skills and experiences that will serve you well as you transit into the next phase of your lives."

"I challenge you to be agents of change, to identify and address the needs of your host communities and to be shining examples of the calibre of youths our nation supposed produce." 

He further expressed gratitude to the NYSC for her commitment in fostering unity and national integration as well as the pivotal role it plays  in shaping the lives of the young graduates by instilling in them the virtues of discipline, patriotism and selfless service to the nation.

He reminded them that as representatives of their  home states and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, they should carry themselves with dignity, integrity and deep sense of responsibility as well as uphold the core values of the NYSC programme.

He passionately appealed to the  people of Bayelsa to assist the corps members settle down to quickly reaffirming the commitment of the Bayelsa State government.

According to him, he will  be looking  forward to the day that those who will  distinguish themselves during the service year will be recognized and honoured during the winding up closing   ceremony.

Earlier, the State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity commended the State Governor, Douye Diri and the prosperity administration for  the sustained collaboration and partnership.

She highlighted the objectives of the orientation course and advised corps members to embrace the service year with  all the seriousness it deserves.

She enjoined Corps members to shun all forms of social vices and  actions  detrimental to the image of the scheme during orientation course and in their various places of primary assignments.