National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise has resumed in Gombe state
after two years of suspension as a result of security challenges occasioned by
the threat of insurgents.
According
to reports, 1,706 batch ‘A’ Corps
members deployed to the state are to undergo the exercise in a temporary
orientation camp in Amada, Akko Local Government Area, pending the clearing of
the permanent camp in Malamsidi town of Kwami Local Government Area.
Speaking at
the inaugural ceremony on Friday, Gombe State Coordinator of NYSC, Malam Ahmed
Ikada commended Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo for his timely intervention that saw the
resumption of orientation camp in the state.
He then
appealed to the governor to assist the corps members with stipends to add to
their monthly allowance.
In his
remarks, Alhaji Mahmud Baba, acting Head of Service and chairman, NYSC
Governing Board, urged the corps members to put in to practice, the skills
acquired during their training.
Declaring
the orientation camp open, Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo assured the corps members
that the government was committed to ensuring their security.
He commended
the host community for providing vigilantes that would collaborate with
security personnel to ensure security within and outside the camp.
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