NYSC Plateau State

STATE COORDINATOR NYSC PLATEAU, BRIEFS CORPS MEMBERS PRIOR TO INDUCTION CEREMONY.

The State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, Plateau State,Mrs Esther, Oluwatosin, Ikupolati has briefed Prospective Corps Members of the 2023 Batch 'C'Stream II deployed to the State for their National Assignment.

The highly informative program which took place at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, WAYE Foundation, Doi-Du District of Jos South,was necessitated by the need to acquaint Prospective Corps Members of the rudiments of the Scheme as, they commence the Orientation Exercise properly.

Mrs Ikupolati noted that the Orientation Course was laced with several interesting and educative activities designed to prepare them physically and psychologically for the challenges ahead of the service year and beyond.

She informed them, that the Camp was a regimented environment which demands discipline hence,all camp rules and regulations must be adhered to as well as, activities attended promptly.

She further stated that the Scheme has set modalities to sanction Corps Members who flouts the rules up in the NYSC Acts and Bye -Laws.

The Coordinator advised the Prospective Corps Members to avail themselves of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development program (SAED) which is at no cost on Camp, to learn Skills for self reliance and personal development.

Several welfare packages available for Corps Members were also enumerated, including the free healthcare services overseen by the National Health Insurance Agency.

Speaking further,She appealed to the Prospective Corps Members to shun drug abuse and other illicit activities capable of destroying their lives.

She implored the Prospective Corps Members who have health challenges to speak out and not participate in strenuous activities that are detrimental to their health.

Highlights of the program was the introduction of principal camp officials, bugle sounds and inauguration of Corps Camp Directors for the 2023 Batch 'C'Stream II Orientation Camp.

PLATEAU COORDINATOR FLAGS OFF LECTURE SERIES : CHARGES CORPS MEMBERS TO BE DILIGENT*

The State Coordinator NYSC Plateau Mrs Esther Tosin Ikupolati charged Corp Members to be deligent , disciplined, and be attentive during lectures. According to her, there is much to be learnt and acquired with the series of lectures packaged which will equip them for life during and after their service year.

The State Coordinator, who was represented by the camp Director for the 2023 Batch C Stream II orientation course, Mr Sunday Oble further urged them to take advantage of lectures and all activities on camp as this will form part of their life experiences during the service year.

He equally urged the Corps Members to be positive in their approach to life as he officially flagged off the 2023 Batch C stream II lecture series at the NYSC temporary Orientation Camp WAYE Foundation Doi-Du, Jos South LGA of Plateau State.

The Security lecture was delivered by Mr Solomon Ebi from Conflict Security and Development Consult Limited (CSDCL) Abuja. He admonished Corps Members to be security conscious and remain alive despite the security challenges in the country.

He lamented that the security situation in the country is deteriorating and becoming challenging to everyone. He therefore adviced the corps members to make concerted efforts to take responsibility for their safety.

He highlighted the safety guidelines while traveling and during the service year and measures to remedy them.

The traditional lectures was delivered by Mr Selnan Domnan Seldom who took them through the historical background of the customs and traditions of the people of Plateau State

He urged them to respect the traditions of their host communities and be sensitive to security concerns especially when embarking on journey.

PLATEAU CORPS MEMBERS TASKED TO REPRESENT THE SCHEME AND FAMILIES CREDITABLY AT ALL TIMES.

The State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, Plateau State, Mrs Esther, Tosin Ikupolati,has tasked the 2023 Batch 'C'Stream I Corps Members to consciously strive to represent Scheme and families creditably at all times through exemplary conduct and behavior shown on camp.

She gave the charge in an address while presiding over the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch 'C'Stream I Orientation Exercise,at the NYSC Temporary Camp,WAYE Foundation, Doi-Du, Jos South.

Mrs Ikupolati who expressed delight at the level of patriotism, discipline and commitment displayed by the Corps Members despite the regimented nature of the Course, stated that the various trainings and activities were designed to adequately induct them into the programs of the Scheme and enable them tackle challenges ahead of the service year and beyond.

The Coordinator asserted that the end of the Orientation Course ushers Corps Members into the second phase of service year which requires diligence, she said "my dear gentlemen Corps Members, every end,has a new beginning and as such, today marks the end of the orientation course but, definitely ushers you into the second phase of the service year called the primary assignment".

She further called on the Corps Members to implement the lessons learnt for the benefit of their host communities." I encourage you to apply all that you have learnt in the course of the orientation programme and judiciously strive to make positive impact in the lives of Members of your host communities through the community development service (CDS).

Mrs Ikupolati implored the Corps Members to respect the customs,norms and tradition of the people for the desired national integration, unity and development. She also advised them to shun all forms of negative vices.

The Plateau State NYSC Coordinator also, conveyed a heartfelt gratitude to Corps Employers in the public and private sectors, who have continued to assist the Scheme to achieve its goal by instilling in the Corps Members the tradition of industry at work.

She further appealed to them to remain relentless in the pursuit of ensuring Corps Members' welfare and security in order to enable them offer quality services in the quest to contributing their quota to Nation building.

The 2023 Batch 'C'Stream I Corps Camp Directors, Who had served diligently in the course of the orientation exercise,were also honored and issued Coordinator's commendation letters.

LALONG ASSURES CORPS MEMBERS OF SAFETY AND GREATER PARTNERSHIP.

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has assured the 2023 Batch "A" Stream I Corps Members deployed to Plateau State of the priority attention Government places on the safety of it's citizenry especially, the welfare and general well-being of Corps Members,highly guaranteed.

The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Daniel Dung gave the assurance at the formal opening/Swearing-in ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Mangu Mangu LGA while,warmly welcoming them to the home of peace and tourism, well endowed with beautiful scenic environment and weather, He also reassured of greater partnership and a conducive working atmosphere.

He implored the Corps Members to maintain discipline, comply with the camp rules and regulations as well as shun all forms of negative vices capable of truncating their future and denting their image and that of the Scheme, Institutions of study, families and the Nigerian youth.

Further caution was rendered to the Corps Members as His Excellency adviced on security consciousness, credible electoral process and applauded the the resilience of the NYSC management and Stakeholders in youth empowerment towards national intergration, unity and development.

Earlier in an introductory remarks, the State Coordinator, NYSC Plateau, Mrs. Daniel Rifkatu Yakubu revealed camp situation report and rendered information on the cardinal programmes and the expectations of the Corps Members on discipline and compliance to tutelage.

The Chief Judge of Plateau State, Hon. Justice David Mann was represented by Justice Elizabeth Angai who administered the Oath of Allegiance on Corps Members and disclosed the consequences of the
public declaration of an Oath counselling them to be law abiding and patriotic citizens.

The Man O' war special squad thrilled the audience with a tug of war contest.