Gov. Kefas urges NYSC members to embrace patriotism, service

 

 By Godwin Agia, Jalingo 

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has urged the NYSC corps members posted to serve in the state to embrace patriotism and service as they embark on their national service.

Dr Kefas made the call on Friday, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch 'C' Stream I orientation course at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Sibre, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Chief Barrister Gibon Timothy Kattaps, Kefas said the National Youth Service Corps scheme has played a pivotal role in promoting national unity and integration, and has ensured the inculcation of discipline and patriotism in members of the corps.

He also urged the corps members to participate fully in all camp activities to enhance their readiness for the rest of the service year.

"We consider Youth Corps Members and the NYSC Scheme as one of the crucial development partners, endowed with energy, training, talent and skills needed to galvanise the state and indeed the Nation to the society of our dreams.

"The Orientation Course is packaged to equip you with the physical and mental alertness needed for quality and patriotic service to the fatherland.

"I am well briefed that Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development is part of your Camp training curriculum. While applauding the NYSC management for this innovation, I enjoin you to seize the opportunity to acquire economic skills which will complement your academic qualification and ultimately make you self-reliant and more marketable at the end of your service year," he said.

Speaking earlier, Taraba State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Ella Aji Williams, while welcoming the corps members, praised Governor Agbu Kefas for his unprecedented support to the NYSC family in the state.

He noted that the governor's interventions, cooperation, and consistent commitment have helped the NYSC achieve its goals in the state.

"As we gather to formally induct you into the National Youth Service Corps, it is also my honour, indeed my privilege to express our sincere and profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, for his unprecedented support to the NYSC family in Taraba State," he said.