Education

21 bag extension as 14 NYSC members repeat service year in Bayelsa

35 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilised for the 2023 Batch A Stream II service year in Bayelsa State have been sanctioned by the scheme for various offences against the service code.

21 NYSC members, who committed various offences had their service year extended, while 14 corps members would repeat the service in Bayelsa State.

The Bayelsa State Coordinator of NYSC, Obiageli Okpalifo, made this known in Yenagoa, the state capital, on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Okpalifo said 1,075 corps members passed out successfully and were issued their certificates of national service.

Okpalifo congratulated corps members who completed the service and commended them for their immeasurable contributions to the state.

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She also commended the employers and traditional rulers of various host communities for providing a conducive environment for NYSC members to serve the nation.

The NYSC coordinator particularly appreciated Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri for his welfare packages and for ensuring the safety of corps members in the state.

Okpalifo said corps members who distinguished themselves during service were rewarded with certificates of commendation.

She commended NYSC members who took advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Training Programmes to prepare for the challenge of survival after the service year.

“Many of them focused on being self-reliant and shall soon become employers of labour. I find this commendable,” Okpalifo said.

Okpalifo also acknowledged the efforts of NYSC staff who mentored, supervised, and monitored the corps members in their various places of primary and secondary assignments, saying their commitment ensured the success recorded.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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