Anambra: NYSC sanctions 42 Corps members, rewards 14 for distinguishing themselves

No fewer than 42 Corps members of the 2021 batch B, Stream 1, in Anambra that defaulted during the service year were given sanctions ranging from two weeks extension to outright repeat of service.

Also three Corps members that distinguished themselves during the period got the governor’s awards and while 11 others were given letters of recognition.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 2,343 corps members comprising 1,166 males and 1,177 females of the batch passed-out in the state on Thursday in Awka.

Speaking at the event, Mrs Ekene Iruma, Coordinator of NYSC in Anambra urged the governor to come to the rescue of the Scheme by checking gully erosion threatening the massive facility.

“I present to you these patriotic youths that have completed their services in the nooks and crannies of the state and have partnered with this administration in education, health, skills acquisitions, and construction works.

“We have been receiving glowing commendations from their host communities.

“While we appreciate His Excellency’s numerous assistance to the Scheme in the state, we are still appealing for speedy intervention on the menace done by erosion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Permanent Camp,” she said.

Responding, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo commended the NYSC and corps members for their contribution towards the development of the state and unity of the country.

Soludo, represented by Mr Patrick Aghamba, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment, said his government was aware of the erosion challenge facing the scheme at the Orientation Camp.

He expressed gratitude to God for his protection upon corps members throughout the service year and congratulated them for successfully completing their service year.

According to him, I am in contact with professionals that will handle the landscaping; we cannot in any way watch our highly admired structures at the camp be washed away by erosion.

“It is a unique opportunity for us to appreciate the NYSC for availing us with the services of these young ones and bid farewell to the outgoing ones.

“I wish to remark that reports received from the NYSC office and the NYSC State governing Board were all highly commendable,” he said.

Soludo regretted the death of members of the batch in the course year while commiserating with the NYSC and members of the deceased family.

He said his government and the good people of the state were committed to supporting NYSC in every way possible to actualise national development, integration and unity of Nigeria.

“We avail corps members a conducive environment for we believe that enough welfare induces optimal productivity.

“Once again, I congratulate you on this achievement and wish you journey mercy back to your loved ones,” he said.

NAN reports that Feyi Fatoye, Joy Nse and Adejoke Adelowo with call up numbers AN/21B/0352, AN/21B/0956 and AN/21B/0845 won the Governor’s Honour’s Award while 11 others got State Coordinator’s Letters of Commendation. (NAN)