Ododo gifts N20,000 each to corps members as Kogi NYSC orientation ends

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday gifted N20,000 to each corps member at the end of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course in Asaya, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Areanof the state.

Declaring the orientation course closed, Ododo, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Monday Aridaojo, urged the corps members to settle quickly into their various Places of Primary Assignment, PPAs, and serve with diligence, selflessness and hard work.

The governor also assured the corps members of the state government’s continued support, urging them to sustain the skills acquired during the orientation course and transfer the knowledge to members of their host communities.

The governor appealed to employers, community leaders and residents to receive the corps members warmly and give priority to their welfare throughout their service year.

He commended the NYSC management, the State Coordinator and her team, as well as other collaborating agencies, for ensuring the success of the orientation course despite the challenges encountered.

Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Chika Chris-Moneke, appreciated the state government for its continued support to the scheme, particularly the donation of 50 bags of rice and a cow to the orientation camp.

Mr Chris-Moneke urged the corps members to apply the knowledge, skills and experiences acquired during the orientation course positively throughout their service year.

She also encouraged them to contribute meaningfully to the development of their host communities and uphold the ideals of the NYSC scheme.

The ceremony was attended by corps members, NYSC officials and other dignitaries.

The corps members are expected to proceed to their respective Places of Primary Assignment to commence the next phase of their national service.