From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has urged Corps members deployed to Taraba State to be security conscious and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
He made the call on Friday, during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2023 Batch ‘B’ stream II corps members at the Sibre orientation camp in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
According to him, one of the major objective of the scheme is promotion of national unity and integration, hence, their deployment away from their State of origin.
Agbu, who was represented by the State Commissioner of youth and Sports Development, Mr. Joseph Joshua, said the move would not only offer them the opportunity for broader understanding of the country, but also entrench the culture of working together in an atmosphere of friendship, peace, harmony and shared vision of a great and prosperous county.
“I want to strongly advise you to be security conscious at all times, and to report any suspicious characters or activities around to the appropriate authorities.
“Let me also remind you that the oath of allegiance you have taken today is significant, as it is expected to guide your conduct to the service year as well as have an everlasting influence on your life after service.
“You are also enjoin to familiarize yourself with the provisions of the NYSC Acts and the bye-laws.” Agbu stressed.
Also speaking at the event, Taraba State Coordinator of the Youth Corps members, Mr Anthony M. Nzoka appreciated the Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas for his continue support to the youth corps members in the State.
He admonished the corps members to avail themselves for the opportunities to the scheme’s skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, to enable them to learn trades and become self-reliant.
“I will like to express appreciation of the support of the State and local Governments as well as security agencies, traditional rulers, corps employers, and others stakeholders especially in areas of security and general welfare of Corps members.” Nzoka said.
People’sDaily reports that 1,750 corps members deployed to the State completed their registration at the swearing-in ceremony.
