By James Sani
One Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty Six Corps Members deployed to Kogi State have received N20,000 each to ease their welfare.
The State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Ododo distributed the money during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream One orientation course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Asaya in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy Governor Elder Joel Oyibo said the gesture was to motivate the corps members to impact positively in their places of primary assignment in the state, adding that Corps Members deployed to the State will be honoured and rewarded after their service.
The Governor implored the Corps members to be diligent, selfless and hardworking to enable them be rewarded at the end of their service year,appealing to all Corps members' employers, communities and indeed the people of the state to warmly received the Corps members deployed to their various places of assignment to enable them impact positively in the course of their service year.
Alhaji Ahmed Ododo assured the Corps Members of government commitment to their safety and welfare package during and after their service year
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The Governor while declaring the 2024 Batch B Stream One Orientation Camp closed, assured of the present administration's dedication to improve on the camp facilities at the orientation camp.
Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Monday A Anyebe, charged the Corps Members to avoid acts and places that can endanger their lives during and after their service year in the state and beyond.
The Commissioner who is also the Chairman Governing Board of the NYSC in the state urged them to be security conscious and be vigilant at all times, stressing that they should avoid late nights in their places of primary assignment, appealing to Corps employers to always accept them and make the necessary provisions for their welfare.
The State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Femi Osungbobun, advised the Corps Members to impact positively on the knowledge they acquired from the camp in their various places of assignment,appreciating the State Governor for his efforts for the welfare of Corps members and assured him of their loyalty and support to his administration.
Speaking on behalf of the Corps Members, Miss Tosin Toluwaloye, expressed appreciation to the Governor for his fatherly roles, especially the welfare package given to them and prayed for God's blessings and good health to him.
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