Following the persistent safety challenges in Nigeria, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, cautioned 1,532 members of the Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to stay security-conscious to keep away from falling into the fingers of legal components within the state.
Talking on the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch “B” Stream 11 Corps Members on the state’s orientation camp, Issele-Uku, close to Asaba, the state capital, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Particular Tasks, Funvei Supervisor, mentioned the protection of corps members stays a high precedence of his administration.
“I counsel you to stay vigilant always and keep away from unhealthy firm. As a authorities, we’re dedicated to your security and well-being. Each needed association has been made, in collaboration with the NYSC and different safety businesses, to ensure most safety of your lives,” Oborevwori assured.
The governor described the NYSC scheme as pivotal to Nigeria’s quest for significant nationwide integration and sustainable improvement.
He urged corps members to grab the chance to make indelible contributions to their host communities by demonstrating diligence, creativity, and innovation of their assignments.
“You have got a singular alternative to differentiate yourselves by your ingenuity and dedication to nation-building. The contributions of corps members in numerous sectors throughout the nation have been invaluable and worthy of emulation,” he added.
Earlier, the State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. John Kwaghe, disclosed that 1,532 potential corps members—comprising 678 males and 854 females—have been deployed to
Delta State and have been duly registered to begin their one-year nationwide service.
Kwaghe recommended the corps members for exhibiting self-discipline, maturity, and enthusiasm since their arrival.
He additionally lauded the state authorities for ongoing infrastructural interventions on the orientation camp, notably the approval for the reconstruction of the collapsed perimeter fence.
“This challenge, when accomplished, is not going to solely improve the safety of the camp but additionally safeguard essential authorities investments from persistent vandalisation, which has been a recurring drawback,” he mentioned.