NYSC Seeks Intervention In Worsening Camp Infrastructure As 1,650 Take Oath In Anambra
Mrs Pauline Ojisua, the Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra has appealed to the state government to help rescue some of the decaying infrastructure at the permanent orientation camp.
Ojisua made the appeal during the inauguration of orientation course for 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course open at Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Awka South Local Government Area on Friday.
She said no fewer than 1,650 corps members including 746 males and 904 females had completed their registration and were taking part in the induction.
Ojisua appreciated the government of Anambra under Soludo for consistent support of the Scheme as well as the host communities for their hospitality.
“I humble appeal for the renovation of the camp’s ageing hostels, lecture halls, roads and other critical infrastructure to improve the welfare of corps members, camp officials and enhanced conduct of future camp activities,” she said.
Ojisua said the Orientation Course was designed to prepare corps members for a successful service year by instilling discipline, patriotism, leadership and self-reliance with national unity and integration as the core principles.
“To our dear corps members, I urge you to remain disciplined, obey camp rules and participate fully in all activities, especially the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.
“Uphold the Oath of Allegiance you have taken today and let your conduct distinguish you for the NYSC State and national honours awards,” she said.
In his address, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo promised to support the NYSC in addressing some of the challenges in the permanent orientation camp.
Soludo who was represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim also inspected the emerging gully in the camp to appreciate the enormity of the threat.
“I have noted the concerns about the infrastructure in this camp and I will report back to the governor.
“We will work with management to fix some of the challenges and make life comfortable here in the camp,” he said.
The governor urged the newly inducted corps members to feel at home wherever they were posted for primary assignment and contribute their quotas to the development of the state and nation.
According to him, this is a place to live, work and relax, security is assured in Anambra, we reward hard labour.
On his part, the Chairman of NYSC Governing Board in Anambra, Mr Patrick-Agha Mba urged the inductees to embrace the opportunities for learning, leadership, teamwork and cultural integration that the orientation course offered .
Mba who is the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development said the governing board was committed to providing policy direction and support for the successful implementation of the scheme in Anambra.
“We will work closely with the NYSC management and the state government to ensure that the orientation course is conducted in a safe, conducive and rewarding environment, while promoting the welfare and security of corps members,” he said.
