Gov Alia reassures corps members of security amid killings in Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has assured Nationwide Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members posted to the state of their security regardless of the continuing safety challenges in components of the state and northern Nigeria.

Talking on Friday, by means of the Commissioner for Youth, Sports activities Growth, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, the governor emphasised that his administration is working intently with safety companies to offer a protected surroundings for corps members throughout their service yr.

“Whereas our nation continues to grapple with severe safety considerations, Benue State isn’t any exception. Nevertheless, I wish to guarantee you that we’re taking your security critically,” Alia mentioned.

“We’ve carried out complete protecting measures in collaboration with all related safety outfits to safeguard corps members’ lodges and areas of deployment.”

Governor Alia additionally urged the newly inducted corps members to take full benefit of the NYSC Expertise Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Growth, SAED, programme, calling it a gateway to self-reliance and success.

He inspired them to leverage their skills to contribute meaningfully to nationwide growth, saying, “The items and talents that introduced you this far are the identical ones that may form the way forward for our nation.”

Additionally talking on the occasion, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Veronica Garba, expressed gratitude to the state authorities and the individuals of Benue for his or her continued help. She inspired corps members to completely interact within the 4 core areas of the orientation course: bodily health, mental growth, leisure actions, and expertise coaching.

The orientation course formally started with the swearing-in of 1,600 corps members, presided over by Justice Peter Ukande, representing the Chief Decide of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambeae.