Governor Francis Nwifuru has assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to
Ebonyi state of adequate security of their lives and enabling environment to discharge their national service.
Nwifuru gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 NYSC Batch B, Stream 1 corps members posted to Ebonyi, noting that security was one of his adminstration’s top priorities.
The governor represented by the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, Mr Hillary Obiesie, maintained that Ebonyi Is one of the safe destinations in Nigeria
“My administration realises that sustainable development can only thrive in an environment of peace and security.
“This realisation continues to guide our policies and investments in security architecture, community engagement and protection of lives and property,”
He said that the safety which Ebonyi provides, enables residents, investors, visitors and young professionals seeking opportunities; to grow and excel.
“International travel advisories including those issued by the United State of America did not designate Ebonyi among high-risk locations.
“This reflects the relative peace, stability and security that have become defining factors of our state.
“This is also a teastament of the collective efforts of our security agencies, traditional institution and law–abiding citizens.”
He urged the corps members to let their service year be defined by excellence, discipline, innovation and genuine commitment to positive change.
“You should be ambassadors of unity, agents of development and examples of values that would move Nigeria forward,”
The NYSC Coordinator in Ebonyi, Mrs Maidariya Malgwi disclosed that 1,160 corps members comprising 561 males and 599 females have been duly registered and ready to take the service oath of allegiance.
Malgwi welcomed the corps members to Ebonyi, informing them that the orientation course marks the beginning of a defining chapter of their lives.
“I encourage you to participate actively in all camp activities and embrace the opportunities of learning, personal development, discipline and upholding the ideals of the corps,”
Mr Patrick Jacobs, one of the corps members thanked God for granting them safe trip to Ebonyi and pledged to contribute his quota to the state’s development.
