By, James Sani
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, assuring corps members deployed to the state of adequate security, welfare and institutional support throughout their service year and beyond.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C, Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba, Kogi State.
The governor described the NYSC scheme as a vital instrument for promoting national unity, integration and understanding among Nigerians, noting that the programme also provides an avenue for deploying skilled and professional manpower to various sectors of the economy to drive socio-economic development.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon.Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, Governor Ododo reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing the necessary support and conducive environment for the successful implementation of the scheme in the state.
He assured the corps members that his administration would continue to prioritise their safety and security, emphasising that adequate measures would be sustained to protect them during and after their service year in Kogi State.
The governor urged the corps members to take full advantage of the orientation exercise by acquiring the requisite knowledge, skills, discipline, positive attitudes and leadership qualities needed to excel in their respective fields of endeavour.
He encouraged them to set higher standards and surpass the achievements of their predecessors.
Congratulating the corps members on the successful completion of their academic programmes and their transition into national service, Governor Ododo charged them to remain worthy ambassadors of their respective institutions, families and communities, both during and after their service year.
While formally declaring the 2026 Batch C, Stream II Orientation Course open, the governor commended the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Chris Moneke Chika Tochi, and her management team for their dedication, commitment and continued efforts towards the successful coordination of the scheme and the welfare of corps members in the state.
In her remarks, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Chris Moneke Chika Tochi, charged the corps members to uphold the rules and regulations governing the orientation exercise, stressing that the camp administration would not condone indiscipline or any form of misconduct.
She advised them to demonstrate discipline, responsibility and respect for constituted authority throughout their stay in camp, noting that the orientation programme was designed to prepare them for the challenges and responsibilities of national service.
The state coordinator also expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for his administration’s support for the NYSC scheme, while appealing for further intervention, particularly in addressing infrastructural and facility-related needs at the orientation camp.
The ceremony underscored the Kogi State Government’s resolve to sustain its partnership with the NYSC in promoting national integration, youth development, discipline and the deployment of human capital for sustainable development.
James Sani
Information Officer
Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Lokoja.
