NYSC Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation Course held at the orientation camp Issele-Uku, Delta on Friday
Discipline
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged corps members deployed to the state to embrace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme with discipline, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Oborevwori, represented by Mr Brave Enodeh, Commissioner for Youth Development gave the charge on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation Course.
The ceremony was held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku, Delta.
He urged the corps members to participate actively in lectures, drills and skills acquisition activities designed to build self-confidence, resilience, leadership, discipline and civic responsibility.
“The lessons you acquire here will not only guide you throughout your service year, but will also equip you to confront future challenges and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“I encourage you to take advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to acquire practical skills that will promote self-reliance, innovation and economic independence,” Oborevwori said.
The governor said that the orientation course was a fundamental phase of the national service experience, urging the corps members not to regard it as a mere formality before deployment.
“It is designed to prepare you physically, mentally and morally for the responsibilities ahead,” he said.
Oborevwori said the state government, under its M.O.R.E. Agenda, remained committed to the welfare, safety and security of every corps member deployed to the state.
He said the government recognised corps members as important partners in its development efforts and would continue to collaborate with NYSC management to provide an enabling environment.
“Our commitment goes beyond providing a conducive orientation environment; it extends to your safety, welfare and protection throughout your service year.
“The state government will continue to strengthen collaboration with security agencies, local government authorities, host communities and other relevant stakeholders.
“This is to ensure that corps members are adequately protected and supported wherever they are deployed,” he said.
He assured the corps members that the state government would sustain its partnership with NYSC and respond to areas of need within available resources.
“The welfare of our corps members remains a responsibility that we take seriously,” he said.
Earlier, Mr John Kwaghe, the NYSC State Coordinator, urged corps members to regard their deployment to Delta as a rare privilege and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development.
He commended the corps members for their exemplary conduct, discipline and seamless adjustment to the realities of the orientation course.
Kwaghe also commended the state government for completing the re-roofing and renovation of the camp’s multipurpose hall.
He said the intervention would improve lecture delivery and indoor social activities.
He appealed to the governor to provide an additional borehole to address the camp’s persistent water shortage.
He also requested a 150KVA industrial solar-powered system to address irregular electricity supply at the camp.
Alternatively, he appealed for a new generator, noting that the existing generating set had outlived its useful life.
Kwaghe disclosed that 2,550 prospective corps members, comprising 1,039 males and 1,511 females, were registered for the orientation exercise. (NAN)
