From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to support the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, by rehabilitating and expanding the permanent orientation camp.
Governor Zulum made the announcement while receiving the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier-General Yusha’u Ahmed and his management team during a courtesy visit at the Government House, Maiduguri.
He assured that the state government would increase its support to the scheme and fast-track the construction of a permanent site to accommodate more corps members.
“The deputy chief of staff and chairman of NYSC governing board, let us see how we can commence the construction of the permanent site and expand accommodation.
“Currently, the scheme is operating within a school and soon the school management may need the space back. The earlier we start, the better,” Zulum stated.
The governor commended the invaluable contributions of medical corps members in the state and emphasized the need for graduates in science-related fields, including physics, Mathematics and English to help strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM, education in secondary schools.
He also expressed gratitude to the NYSC leadership for facilitating the return of the orientation camp to Borno State, noting that this move has significantly reduced the hardship faced by corps members who previously had to travel to other states for their orientation.
I his remarks, General Ahmed said his visit is to assess the welfare and orientation camp facilities for corps members in Borno and other North-East states.
He lauded Borno State government for its unwavering support for the scheme.
He urged corps members to remain in Borno and contribute to the development of the state, in appreciation of government’s continuous support.
The NYSC State Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Jiya, informed the governor that 991 corps members from 2024 Batch C Stream 2 are currently undergoing orientation in the state.
AljazirahNigeria recalls that NYSC orientation camp resumed in the state in 2023 after a 12-year suspension and is currently using Umar Mustapha Elkanemi Arabic School as temporary camp.
