Abia NYSC Hold 2022 BATCH ‘B’ STREAM 2 LOW KEY ORIENTATION COURSE CLOSING CEREMONY IN Style.
The Abia State chapter of National youth service corps within the week, held a successful low key orientation course closing ceremony for 2022 batch B stream2, Corps members at Umunna Bendel LGA of Abia State.
The event was presided over by the State Coordinator NYSC Abia, Mr Julius Ekeh who read the address of Director General National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah and declared the orientation course closed.
According to the address, this Corps members, were advised accordingly as they proceed to their Places of Primary Assignment, to be security conscious at all times and to avoid any acts that can endanger their lives such as staying out late, attending night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and acceptance of car ride from strangers.
“My dear compatriots, as you begin the next phase of the Service Year, I urge you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which you imbibed during the Orientation Course. It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of our fatherland” He said.
He continued, “Your letters of posting to Places of Primary Assignment will be handed to you soon after this ceremony. In this regard, I would like to remind you of your oath of allegiance in which you pledged to accept posting in good faith. I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations. In keeping with the objectives of the Scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities while also appreciating and respecting their cultures. I must, however, emphasize that engagement in their local politics is a no-go-area for you. Furthermore, I enjoin you to undertake personal and group Community Development Service (CDS) projects that will help to uplift the living standard of the people of your host communities”
The address assured them, that NYSC Management remains committed to their security and general welfare.
A total of 1139 corps members participated in the orientation excercise, made up of 586 males and 583 females.
Sported at the event include: The State Coordinator, Mr Julius Ekeh who read the NYSC Director General’s address, Camp Director, Mrs Akpaidu Eduok, Camp Commandant, Major HI Emeruwa
Resident Officer 1, Mr Boniface Onyenmbilama, representative of the NYSC Area Director, Mr Linus Njoku, Head of Police: ASP Chita Godwin Davies, Head Civil Defence: ASC1 MC Kings, Head of NDLEA:Supritendent of Nacotics, Ibeabueke Uche, Head of Fire Service, Mr Chukwu Fred, Head Red Cross, Mr Victor Okorie Okoroafor, Head of Man O’ war: Mr Arikpo Kelvin amongst others.
