A total of 2,172 corps members deployed to Bauchi state for one-year compulsory service, on Tuesday April 23 , took the oath of allegiance to the country as camping opens.
They were administered the oath of allegiance by the State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar represented by a Judge of the State High Court, Justice SM Sambuwal at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa LGA.
Speaking Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Muhammàd assured that the state government would provide maximum security to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state.
He expressed happiness with the sense of patriotism and enthusiasm demonstrated by the corps members by promptly reporting to the orientation camp.
The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development, Alh.Muhammad Salees, enjoined the Corps members to cherish his commendation and become a catalyst for change in this orientation camp and during the entire service year.
Bala Muhammad however, urged them to take with utmost seriousness the noble call and dedicate themselves toward achieving the Scheme’s goal of national unity and development.
According to him, “The good people of Bauchi state appreciate and understand the objectives and philosophy of the NYSC. In view of this, we have resolved to join hands with you in every way possible to ensure the success of the Scheme in the State.”
The Governor added that, “I implore you to take with utmost seriousness the nation’s clarion call to serve with greater dedication and commitment. The future of this country lies in your hands.”
The Corps were however warned that anyone of them found culpable of any form of indiscipline while on Camp will be dealt with decisively in accordance with the relevant rules.
They were therefore warned that any act of indiscipline would not be tolerated and should abstain from such as long as they remained in the Camp.
The warning was given by the Bauchi State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ stream II Corps members.
She stressed that any Corps member found indulging in any form of indiscipline would be decisively dealt with in accordance with NYSC bylaws.
According to her, “You must equally obey all camp officials as they are your guardians. Indiscipline is not tolerated here and I assure you that if you are law abiding you will have a very fruitful and enjoyable camping exercise.”
Rifkatu Yakubu added that, “On our part, we pledge to do our utmost best to ensure that you experience the regimented nature of camp throughout the duration of the orientation course and the entire service year.”
The state Coordinator commended the State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad for his approval of the renovation and repairs of damaged Camp facilities as well as his release of funds to augment feeding of corps members for the orientation exercise.
She also said that the Corps members would be given the opportunity to serve in the various committees set up for the smooth running of the camp.
The Coordinator believes that this would give them practical experience in administration and a chance to contribute to decisions that affect them.