Despite the security challenges faced by some parts of the North, the Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, on Thursday promised that the security of corps members posted to the state is his first priority, adding that he is more concerned about their welfare.
Governor Aliyu charged Corps members during the swearing in ceremony of the 2014 batch ‘C’ corps members in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State to make use of the opportunities they have while in camp to acquire skills that would contribute to national development.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, said the state government is committed to providing adequate security and safety of corps members posted to serve in the state.
According to him: “You are the hope and future of this great country and as such, you are expected to be in the vanguard of promoting national unity, cohesion and national integration.
“As compatriots, you need to see yourselves first as Nigerians, who will always be prepared to make sacrifices for the promotion of our national interest and common good of all citizens, regardless of ethnic or religious difference.”
Aliyu urged corps members to strive to effect relevant changes in contemporary society so as to ensure the actualization of national dreams.
“You must always remember that you have a major role to play in building of our socio-economic and political development at any level you find yourselves,” he said.
Aliyu added that the welfare of corps members was the optimum priority of the state, stressing the need for members to shun any form of behaviour contrary to the rules and regulations of the service.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps and Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Saidu Ndako, urged corps members to adopt to the new challenges and participate in camp administrative activities.
Ndako stressed the need for corps members to imbibe the spirit of brotherliness to contribute to nation building.
“You should strive towards promoting the unity among yourselves even with the current security challenge facing the country,” he said.