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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>As the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, swore in a total of 1,033 corps members in Edo State, the agency has called for an improved welfare package for those serving in the state.<\/p>\n

Dr Frances Ben-Ushie, the state coordinator of the corps, made the appeal on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch \u2018B\u2019 Stream I corps members.<\/p>\n

The event was held at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

Ben-Ushie noted that poor welfare packages had negatively affected corps members\u2019 productivity and willingness to remain in the state.<\/p>\n

She attributed the growing trend of mass relocations to the absence of adequate support, citing the non-payment of state allowances and inadequate feeding augmentation as key reasons many corps members redeployed to other states.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorps members have been making an impact in the areas of education, health and community development in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appeal to Your Excellency to kindly intervene in addressing these challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cResolving these issues will greatly enhance the effectiveness of the orientation programme and other NYSC activities in Edo State for greater impact,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The NYSC coordinator also highlighted infrastructural and logistical challenges facing the scheme, including inadequate hostel accommodation for corps members and camp officials.<\/p>\n

She commended the government for consistently providing transportation support to corps members at the end of orientation camps but decried the lack of a multipurpose hall, a poor learning environment for the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, SAED, programme, and encroachment due to the absence of proper demarcation of the camp premises.<\/p>\n

Ben-Ushie added that the orientation course commenced on July 30 and, as of August 1, a total of 1,033 corps members had been duly registered, comprising 454 males and 579 females.<\/p>\n

\u201cGentlemen corps members, this marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives, one that will contribute to your growth as individuals and professionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge you to embrace discipline, display a willingness to learn, and make the most of this unique opportunity,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

In his address, Governor Monday Okpebholo assured the corps members of the administration\u2019s unwavering commitment to their welfare and security throughout the service year.<\/p>\n

Okpebholo, represented by Mrs Anthonia Odia, Director of Administration at the State Ministry of Youth Development, emphasised his government\u2019s investment in youth development.<\/p>\n

\u201cEdo remained a fertile ground for young people to explore opportunities in agriculture, education, technology, entrepreneurship, and tourism.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs 21st-century graduates, you have access to unparalleled opportunities in today\u2019s interconnected global economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SAED programme is tailored to help you harness these opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour contributions to Edo State, whether in education, healthcare, agriculture, or community development, will have a lasting impact on our social and economic landscape,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The governor urged the corps members to participate actively in the orientation course, embrace the diversity of the nation, and use the NYSC platform to build lasting friendships and networks, noting that the scheme remained a vital tool for national unity and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n

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