By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has given ₦20,000 to each member of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as they completed their three-week orientation course in the state.
The cash gift was presented on behalf of the governor by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Monday Anyebe Aridaojo, during the closing ceremony at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Asaya, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, on Wednesday.
The ceremony marked the completion of the orientation programme and the deployment of the corps members to their respective Places of Primary Assignment (PPAs).
The NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Chika Tochi Chris-Moneke, commended the Kogi State Government for its support for the scheme and the welfare of corps members.
Chris-Moneke specifically acknowledged the government’s donation of 50 bags of rice and a cow to the orientation camp, describing the gesture as support for the successful conduct of the exercise.
She urged the corps members to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the orientation programme throughout their service year.
The coordinator also encouraged them to contribute positively to the development of their host communities.
Addressing the corps members, Anyebe urged them to settle into their various PPAs and carry out their responsibilities with diligence, selflessness and commitment.
He said the state government would continue to support the NYSC and encouraged the corps members to share relevant skills acquired during the orientation programme with people in their host communities.
Anyebe also appealed to employers, community leaders and residents to provide a welcoming environment for the corps members and give attention to their welfare throughout the service year.
He commended the NYSC management, the state coordinator and her team, as well as other agencies involved in the orientation exercise, for the successful completion of the programme.
The commissioner subsequently declared the orientation course closed on behalf of Governor Ododo and presented the ₦20,000 welfare package to the corps members.
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