I won’t joke with security, welfare of Corps members in Bayelsa – Governor Diri

The governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has sworn not to give the security and wellbeing of Corps members in the state any lip service or play around with them in any way.

This information was provided by Governor Diri while he presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the 2023 Batch C, Stream I of corps members who will be serving their one-year required national service in the state.

Diri, who emphasized the significance of a setting that is favorable to providing quality service, voiced optimism and support for the goals, aims, programs, and activities of the National Youth Service Corps.

The 1301 Corps members who were sent to the state were sworn in by the Honorable Justice Matilde Abrakasa Ayemieye, who is the Chief Judge for the state.

The newly sworn-in members of the National Youth Service Corps were admonished by the Governor, who was represented by his Executive Assistant on NYSC Matters, Wisdom Poyeri, to provide excellent service to both the state and the nation as a whole, as the nation depends on them for both excellent service and leadership.

In addition, Governor Diri advised the members of the corps to fully participate in all of the camp activities in order to improve their civic and leadership abilities. He also assured them that his administration will continue to support the program in order for it to accomplish its predetermined goals.

During the speech she gave to welcome guests, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity, alluded to the fact that all of the Corps members who had been assigned to the state had been registered and were beginning to acclimate to the requirements of the orientation activity.

She lauded the Executive Governor for the continuing building of two more hostels and drainages at the camp, and she urged the expeditious completion of the work so that more corps members might be sent to the state.