Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to uphold the values of discipline, unity, loyalty and peaceful coexistence as they proceed to their various places of primary assignment across the state.
Governor Ododo gave the charge on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Asaya, Kogi State.
Represented by his Deputy, Joel Salifu, the Governor commended the corps members for their exemplary conduct throughout the three-week orientation exercise, describing their display of patriotism, teamwork and discipline as commendable.
He noted that the orientation programme, which featured activities such as Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED), sports, drills, drama and talent exhibitions, was designed to prepare corps members for productive and self-reliant living after service.
Governor Ododo urged the corps members to integrate peacefully with their host communities and remain law-abiding throughout their service year, stressing that such conduct would earn them acceptance and support from the people.
He also assured the corps members of the commitment of the Kogi State Government to the protection of lives and property across the state, reiterating that their safety and welfare remain a priority of his administration.
The Governor further encouraged them to take advantage of post-camp entrepreneurship trainings under the SAED programme in order to acquire practical skills capable of reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance.
The Governor announced transportation support for the 1,807 corps members deployed to the state.
Earlier, the Kogi State NYSC Coordinator, Chris-Moneke Chika Tochi, congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of the orientation course and advised them to peacefully accept their postings and remain security conscious during their service year.
She also appreciated the support of the Kogi State Government towards the success of the orientation exercise, particularly the repair of camp facilities and welfare support provided for corps members.
