Niger Delta
Oborevwori Tasks Corps Members On Discipline, Productivity
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to use the skills, values and, discipline they acquired to enhance their productivity during and after their service year.
He stated this on Friday at the Opening Ceremony/Swearing-in of 2025 Batch C, Stream I Orientation Course, held at the orientation camp in Issele-Uku.
The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Trakiriowei ThankGod.
“My dear compatriots, as you formally begin your one-year national service today, I urge you to uphold the highest standards of discipline, loyalty, dedication and patriotism.
“Make a deliberate effort to shun unhelpful behaviours that have become common among youths. Instead, embrace hard work, responsibility and integrity.
“Our nation urgently needs men and women who will drive development through honesty, innovation and strength of character.
“Delta is a land of immense opportunities and l encourage you to make the most use of your deployment to this great state”, he said.
He also commended the Federal Government for its posting policy, which prioritised deploying corps members to schools, hospitals financial institutions, and other government and non-governmental establishments in line with the state’s areas of need.
“This has greatly complemented government efforts toward rural development.
“Be assured that the State Government will continue to meet its obligations to the NYSC to ensure that you have a successful and fulfilling service year”, he assured.
The Governor urged the corps members to participate actively in all camp activities and to interact freely with one another.
“This camp is programme designed to foster cooperation and understanding and also promote national integration.
“During this period, you will be exposed to important issues relating to security, the national economy, leadership and diversity of our great nation, Nigeria.
“You will also gain valuable insights into the culture and traditions of Delta. These experiences will equip you for effective participation in ongoing national development efforts and in the government’s transformation agenda”, he added.
Oborevwori said he was aware of some of the challenges currently being faced in camp.
“I assure you that these projects will be completed and ready for use before 2026.
“I have approved the construction of perimeter fencing to curb vandalism and enhance security, including the upgrading of other camp facilities”, he said.
Speaking, the State Coordinator for NYSC, Delta State, Mr. John Kwange, commended the Oborevwori’s administration for its prompt intervention on the camp perimeter fence and the completion of the internal road network with side drainages.
“These efforts have significantly enhanced our operations and improved the aesthetics of the orientation Camp.
“Your presence today underscores your unwavering commitment to youth development of national service”, he stated.
He urged the corps members to see their deployment to Delta as a rare privilege to contribute meaningfully to the developmental strides and youth-focused policies of the State Government.
“I must commend the exemplary conduct of the corps participants, who had so far, displayed commendable discipline, loyalty, and enthusiasm toward achieving the objectives of the orientation course.
“The three-week orientation course had been carefully structured to instill in our corps members, the core values and foundational principles of the NYSC Scheme”, he said.
He also stated that 2,009 prospective corps members, comprising 889 males and 1,120 females, were duly registered.