The Enugu State Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime has tasked Batch 'A' 2013 corps members on the need to be actively engaged in nation-building.
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He made this remark at the end of the three-week orientation course for batch 'A' corps members held at National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) permanent orientation camp, in Awgu, Enugu State.
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The governor who was represented by the Deputy State Governor, Mr. Sunday Oyebuchi expressed satisfaction after inspecting the parade and proudly commended the corps members that with them, the future of this great country is bright.
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While delivering his remark, he emphasized that government will view with seriousness any case of rejection at corps members' primary place of assignment and assured corps members of government's continuous support for the scheme by promptly releasing the allowances and other necessary assistance to NYSC.
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Mr. Oyebuchi advised corps members to regard their posting as their own service and contribution to their fatherland. The chairman of Awgu Local Government, Hon. Mathanus Nnanna, also admonished corps members who are fortunate to be posted to rural areas to regard their posting in good faith as it would give them a different view of life.
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He advised corps members to bear in mind that people are suffering out there and their major role is to impact their host communities positively.
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The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Chijioke Agu advised the corps members to shun corruption, tribalism, nepotism and other vices that could draw Nigeria back as a nation. He also advised corps members to be law abiding and obey the customs of their host communities.
They just have to do that cos that was why they went through all they went through in the first place. No one needs to tell them that