The NYSC Coordinator in Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, yesterday commended the decline in the number of service year extension as well as the upsurge in the number of deployed youth corps members in the current service year.
Ibrahim, who made the commendation during the swearing in ceremony of the 2025 BATCH ‘A stream II corps members deployed to Katsina State at the NYSC orientation camp, commended the state government for its continued support for the NYSC Scheme in the State.
He said: “Your administration’s commitment to youth development and nation-building is not only commendable but a source of inspiration.”
Saidu also congratulated the deployed corps members for successful completion of the academic journeys in their various institutions, adding that their service platforms offers them the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the growth and unity of the Nigerian nation.
He said: ”This orientation course commenced on the 11th of June and ends 1st of July. At the close of registration, a total of 1200 corps members were duly registered, comprising 500 male and 700 female.”
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The coordinator further described the orientation course as a critical component of the NYSC programme, which has been carefully designed to instill in corps members the discipline, resilience, and values required for effective national service.
The Nation learnt that the three-week course comprises a wide range of activities, including: leadership training, Man O’War drills, lectures on national integration, civic responsibilities, sporting activities, cultural displays, and social engagements, and so on.
Governor Dikko Umar Radda, who was represented by Secretary to the state government, urged the corps members to embrace Katsina as home away from home, assuring that the state government will ensure their welfare and security.