We’ll Ensure the Security, Welfare Of NYSC Members In Bauchi – Gov Bala

From: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi

The governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, on Tuesday said that his administration will ensure the security, welfare and well-being of the new National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, members deployed to the State.

He made this known while addressing the 2025 Batch A stream 1 corp members at the Wailo NYSC orientation camp, Ganjuwa local government area of the state.

Governor Abdulkadir, who was represented by the state deputy governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau, noted the commendable role of the Scheme in deepening democracy, particularly the patriotic role played by Corps Members, has helped to bring credibility and stability to the electoral process.

He applauded the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme for the very critical role it has been playing In the moulding and mentoring of the youth to key into the laudable programmes and policies of government over the years, which has according to him, helped to fast-track the growth and development of the country in all spheres of human endeavor.

“I sincerely welcome you to Bauchi State, “The Pearl of Tourism”. I want you to consider your deployment to the state as the will of God. I must admit that the three (3) weeks period of the orientation exercise will demand of you, strength, discipline, tolerance and some level of sacrifice. But be rest assured that all of these will individually and collectively form the foundation upon which your tomorrow will be built. 

“There is no gainsaying the fact that the NYSC Scheme has proved to be a major unifying factor amongst our youths from different ethnic, religious and academic backgrounds. The Scheme has also imparted in the youth a tradition of industry, hard work, patriotism and loyalty in service. This is evident in the activities of Corp Members that have positively affected the socio- economic development of the country through community efforts.

“I am also aware that during this orientation exercise many of you will be trained on the basic modalities of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), Freedom of Information Act (FOI) etc. I urge you to participate fully in all camp activities. It is worthy to mention that the relevance of the NYSC Scheme in today’s Nigeria is undisputedly and positively overwhelming; hence, you have a challenge of sustaining the noble role of the scheme in nation building.”

He further reiterated the commitment of Bauchi State Government to make security of corps members in any part of the State as it’s topmost priority, and however gave directive to all security agencies and community leaders not to rest on their oars in ensuring thay conducive environment is created for them to live and work in the state.

Governor Bala Mohammed who pointed out that, his administration’s youth policy is geared towards harnessing the creative talents ad ingenuity of large youthful population by empowering them through skill acquisition training in order for them to contribute to the economic development of the State, promised partnership with the NYSC Scheme for the corps Members to step down the skill acquisition and entrepreneurial development training programme they undergo during the service year.

In a swift reaction, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Rifkatu Daniel Yakubu said that a total number of 1,276 corps members was registered to participate in the 3 weeks orientation exercise in the camp.