Governor Agbu Kefas says he prioritises the welfare of corps members in Taraba State

 

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo 

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has emphasised the importance of safety, security and welfare for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state. 

Kefas gave the assurance during the 2025 Batch A stream 2 orientation course at Sibere in Arodokola local government area of the State.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Gibon Timothy Kattaps, Kefas, emphasised that his administration will prioritise the safety and well-being of corps members during their stay in Taraba.

On education, he said the State is committed to free education, underscoring the significance of quality education for the youth.

He called on corps members to contribute to the State's educational goals, recognising their vital roles in achieving these objectives.

According to him, "make yourselves available to contribute your quota and to add value to the growth and development of Taraba and the nation at large.

"The time to start is now in the orientation camp, you have been called from different states of the federation to fulfill the spirit and mandate of the act of establishing the NYSC, as you report and start your orientation, I urge you to consider yourself as citizens of Taraba, you will also serve as ambassador anywhere you are assigned for your primary assessment.

"I can assure you that Taraba is very safe, this administration has deployed enormous resources to ensure that anyone, any Nigerian or any foreigner living within the confines of this state is protected and anywhere you are posted, your security comes first," he said.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, Mr. Ella Aji Williams, used the medium to pledge the readiness of the NYSC scheme to play its invaluable roles in critical sectors like education, agriculture, technology, science, hospitality, leisure, and green energy in the sixteen Local Government Areas of the state.