Governor Soludo Receives 2024 NYSC Batch 'A’, Stream One Corps Members

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has received the 1600 members of the 2024 National Youth Service Corps, batch A (stream 1) deployed to Anambra state at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu / Mbaukwu, Awka South LGA..

Receiving them, Governor Soludo congratulated the corp members for offering themselves to serve their fatherland for one year, assuring them of their safety in the state during the one year national assignment.

Governor Soludo who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Anambra State, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, urged the Corp members to utilize the opportunity well for their good, that of Anambra and Nigeria in general.

The Governor reminded them the need to be dedicated while building a brighter future for themselves and harped on the importance of acquiring skills to increase their values in the labour market.

He noted that Anambra state is particular about youth empowerment hence the introduction of "1 Youth, 2Skills" programme targeted at empowering youths with valuable skills that will enable them to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully towards the development of the state and the nation, adding that the state government will provide an opportunity for 100 corps members to benefit from the solution programme.

The Governor stated that the three-week orientation programme with a diverse range of activities is meticulously designed to prepare them for the service year and encouraged them to maximize the opportunity which aims not only at enhancing their skills but also to instill in them the values of service and responsibility.

The State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs Blessing Iruma, in her address, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, Mr Agha Mba for their unwavering support which has been instrumental to the success of the NYSC programme in the State.

She assured the good conduct of the Corps members and their valuable impact on the growth and development of the state.

The event was attended by the Traditional ruler of Umuawulu community, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, ASATU Youth President, Comrade Ken Okoli, among others.