Gov. Ododo assures Corp members of adequate security in Kogi

 By Odimayo Olatunde, Kogi

The governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has vowed to provide adequate security and welfare for corps members deployed to serve the one-year mandatory national service.

Ododo gave the assurance on Wednesday during the official closing ceremony of NYSC 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 orientation course held at the NYSC permanent orientation camp Asaya in Kabba Local government area of the State.

The governor who was represented by his deputy Elder Oyibo Joel Salifu, assured that the state government will continue to prioritize the security of life and property of the corps members as well as their welfare to make them comfortable while they serve their fatherland.

He therefore admonished the  corps members deployed to the state to make judicious use of the training they received during the orientation course to serve the nation and Kogi state proficiently.

The governor also charged the youth corps members to start using the skills they acquired in the course of their training to generate income for themselves, urged those in the medical line to make indelible mark in the health sector especially in the area of HIV/AIDS and other diseases.

“You must avoid all forms of social vices and live an exemplary life for our overall development. As future leaders of our country, you should strive hard for the realization of sustainable development.

“Kindly note that, the knowledge and experience that you all will gained during this your service year should be useful to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

“I encourage you to be innovative and determined to discover the vast opportunities that will be coming your way in this service year for the development of Nigeria as a nation” he stated.

Earlier in his remarks, the Kogi State Coordinator of NYSC Mrs. Mofoluwaso Adebimpe warned corps members not to abscond from their place of primary assignment during their service year.

She revealed that 1,383 Corps members were deployed to Kogi State for their one-year mandatory national service, noting that 712 were male and 671 females.

The State Coordinator however, warned them against playing truancy and acts that are capable of denting the image of the scheme and their families.

“You must obey the rules and regulations of the NYSC because erring corps members will be punished as spelt out in the NYSC Bye-laws. You are advised not to travel without discretion especially during this period of general insecurity in the nation” she said.