Governor Siminalayi Fubara has lauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for ts endearing impact on the state ‘s rural dwellers typified with its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) scheme.
Fubara gave the accolade at the NYSC Permanent Orientation camp Nonwa–Gbam, Tai Local Government Area during the swearing in ceremony of the 2026 Batch A, Stream 11 Corps Members deployed to the state.
The govrnorr represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, described HIRD as a veritable intervention in community healthcare delivery services which impact the lives of average Nigerians positively.
“I am happy with the increased population of corps members deployed to the state and it is a reflection of the perception of parents and citizens who appreciate the peace, progress and good governance of this administration.
“This administration will not relent in its commitment to uplift the lives of the graduate youths and leaders of tomorrow.
“I charge the corps members to make the most use of the orientation course experiences, to contribute optimally to nation building.”
The State Coordinator of the NYSC in Rivers State, Mr Moses Oleghe said the corps members were eager and willing to make indelible mark in nation building.
Oleghe informed the gathering that the NYSC top management over the years, has been intentional in exposing corps members to practical life changing experiences.
“These experiences have helped in transitioning them from the life of dependency to independence vital for their growth and development.
“I thank the governor for his “superlative and superfluous support to the NYSC Scheme in the State.
“I also appeal for urgent action in executing the 1000 bed space hostel accommodation for male and female corps members at the camp, to ease challenges faced due to increasing corps population deployed to the state.
A total of 3, 665 corps members made up of 1,328 males and 2,337 females swore to the Oath of Allegiance administered by Justice Florence Fiberesima, who represented the Chief Judge of Rivers State.
