Sokoto Gov Advises Corps Members To Be Resilient, Patriotic in Service
Onuminya Ochowechi in Sokoto
The Governor of Sokoto State Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has tasked corps members to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which they have imbibed during the orientation course to move the nation forward.
Aliyu gave the advise on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course in Wamakko permanent orientation camp, Sokoto State.
The governor, represented by his deputy Eng. Muhammad Idris Gobir said they should strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of the country.
“My dear compatriots, as you begin the next phase of the service, 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 dear country”, Aliyu stated.
Aliyu further admonished them to avoid the use of social media for ethnic jingoism, rumour peddling and the promotion of hatred rather their activities online should be targeted at self-improvement as well as for the promotion of unity, peace and development of the country.
Advising them further, the governor said they must be wary of acts that can portray the scheme in a bad light, especially drug abuse and trafficking, cyber crime and advanced fee fraud.
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He further advised them to respect the cultures and customs of their host communities, stressing that their security is guaranteed in the state.
He said the state government would enhance their welfare saying the state allowance would be sustained
He warned ministries, departments and agencies in the state not to reject any corp member for any reason.
On his part the NYSC state coordinator Alhaji Usman Yakubu Yaro said the three weeks of training received on camp has not only instilled in them the core values of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme , but has also impacted positively in them the readiness to embark on developmental projects that will help uplift the nation.
Usman further stated that the majority of the corps members were posted to the rural areas where their services are highly needed.
He maintained that 95 percent of the corps members were posted to schools to contribute their quota to the development of educational sector in the state.
