Chinedum Elekwachi
Anambra State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Pauline Ojisua has appealed for infrastructural upgrades at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu.
Ojisua made the appeal on Friday at the formal inauguration of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course.
She said the upgrade included construction of additional accommodation for officials and urgent interventions to mitigate erosion threats.
Ojisua appreciated government for its ongoing support, particularly for integrating corps members into the One Youth, Two Skills initiative.
She congratulated the corps members for their successful mobilization, describing the Orientation Course as bedrock of their service year.
“This course is designed to equip you with leadership skills, civic responsibility, and entrepreneurial capacity.
“You are already showing admirable discipline and enthusiasm. Let this spirit guide you throughout your service,” she stressed.
Uphold national unity
Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo urged corps members to uphold the ideals of national unity, service and sacrifice.
Soludo, represented by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Development, Engr. Martin Agbili described corps members as torchbearers of national transformation.
According to the governor, their presence rekindled hope in the collective journey toward a better Nigeria.
Soludo said, “The oath you have taken is not a mere ritual. It is a solemn promise to live out the principles of integrity, tolerance, and selfless service.
“You are the torchbearers of national transformation, and your presence here today rekindles hope in our collective journey toward a better Nigeria.”
The governor reaffirmed government’s commitment to youth empowerment through initiatives such as the “One Youth, Two Skills” programme, Solution Innovation District (SID), Code Anambra, and Youth-in-Agribusiness Projects.
“All of these projects align with the broader Anambra Vision 2070 agenda,” he added.
Chairman, NYSC Anambra State Governing Board and Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Aghamba praised the NYSC for its role in national cohesion.
Aghamba, represented by Head of Department, Youth, Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Martin Ezeilo described corps members as symbols of hope and unity.
“You are not just corps members, you are symbols of hope and unity.
“As you serve in communities across Anambra, let your actions reflect the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and patriotism,” he said.
