The Gombe State Government has guaranteed no fewer than 1,570 members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to the state of adequate security.
Gombe State Chief Judge, Halima Mohammed, swore them in at the orientation camp in Amada Akko Local Government.
Mohammed was represented by Justice Durabo Sikam.
Declaring the orientation course open, the state Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Inuwa Ibrahim, assured that the government was partnering with security agencies to ensure that the visitors enjoyed hitch-free stay in the state.
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Yahaya said: “May I also appreciate all stakeholders and collaborating agencies for the continuous support in providing the necessary enablement for the actualisation of the scheme’s mandate especially in areas of security and welfare of Corps Members, it has also enhanced the smooth operational proceedings of the Scheme.
“Once again, Gombe State is peaceful, enjoy your Orientation programme without fear or favour, and rest assured that, the 11 LGAs of Gombe State await to warmly receive you into their fold as the government too, has put in place security measures to ensure your safety, welfare and general well-being.”
The Governor admonished the corps members to exercise patience as the government deploys the necessary machinery in place to complete its permanent orientation camp, adding: “The government is not unaware of the challenges associated with a temporary camp location but, exercise a little more patience as in no distant time, the Permanent Orientation Camp at Boltongo will be completed with a magnificent state of art edifice to welcome you to the Jewel in the Savannah.”
Also, Yahaya enjoined the 1,570 corps members to avoid getting involved in vices capable of tarnishing their image, stressing the need for them to be circumspect.
He added: “I also implore you to maintain the camp rules and regulations, shun all forms of negative vices capable of truncating your future and denting your image, that of the scheme, institutions of study, families, host State and the Nigerian youth at large.”
In his address, the State Coordinator, NYSC, Gombe State, Dawut Jidda, told the corps members that the essence of the three weeks orientation is to inculcate discipline and leadership skills in participants.
Jidda said: “My dear compatriots, welcome on board national service in Gombe State.
“The orientation course, which you are currently undergoing, is an induction programme to train you adequately for the journey ahead and formally usher you into the service year.
“The programme is highly regimented, comprising physical training, intellectual/motivational lectures, sports, and social activities as well as the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programmes.
“The programmes are carefully packaged for your information and education.
“You will be introduced to healthy competitions on an inter-platoon basis and drafted into the administrative operations of the camp to inculcate in you the spirit of sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership skills required for the camp management, service year and beyond.”
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