The Kogi Government has urged members of the 2026 Batch āCā Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to uphold discipline, responsibility and good conduct throughout their service year.
G
ov. Ahmed Ododo gave the charge on Saturday at the swearing-in ceremony of the corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.
Ododo, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Monday Anyebe, also formally declared the orientation exercise open in the state.
He urged the corps members to take advantage of the welfare provisions made by the Federal Government to enhance their well-being throughout the service year.
The governor assured them that necessary measures had been put in place to cater for their welfare and other needs.
He congratulated the corps members on their successful mobilisation for national service and appreciated all stakeholders for their continued support for the NYSC scheme.
In her address , the Kogi NYSC State Corrinatorr, Mrs. Chika Chris-Moneke charged the corps members to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations governing the orientation exercise, warning that the camp administration would not tolerate indiscipline or any form of misconduct.
She urged them to demonstrate discipline, responsibility and respect for constituted authority, noting that the orientation programme was designed to prepare them for the responsibilities and challenges of national service.
The state coordinator expressed appreciation to Gov. Ododo for the continued support of his administration for the NYSC scheme, while appealing for further intervention to address infrastructural and facility-related needs at the orientation camp
