The national youth service scheme in Gombe has seen the completion of no fewer than 775 corps members, while eight others are alleged to have fled and four received an extension.
Ada Imoni, the Gombe State Coordinator, said that the wrongdoing Corps members have received the proper sanctions while speaking at the passing-out ceremony for the 2021 batch B Stream I at Pantami Township Stadium.
Imoni disclosed that in addition to punishing the 12 corps members in accordance with existing bylaws, the disciplinary committee also evaluated the performance of 13 additional members of the community development service.
Our correspondent reports that out of the 14 corps members honoured; nine clinched State Governor’s award, while five others for the State Coordinator’s award.
Imoni said, “Your Excellency sir, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, a total of 775 corps members are set to pass out today, out of which eight absconded and four got an extension of service for various offences committed.
“The Corps Disciplinary Committee reviewed Community Development projects executed by Corps members for commendation and honours award and also looked into disciplinary cases.
“The constitution of the committee is to compile a list of outstanding corps members for award and erring corps for discipline in accordance with the NYSC bye-laws.”
The State Coordinator urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to assent to the NYSC Trust Fund bill, adding that it would not only strengthen the scheme but would secure the future of ex-corps members.
“It is no longer news that the two Chambers of the National assembly; the Senate and House of Representatives have passed the bill for the accelerated public hearing and subsequent adoption of the NYSC Trust Fund Bill.
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“It is my fervent prayer that Mr President assents to the bill in order to strengthen the operations of the scheme. With the NYSC Trust Fund in place, the question of what next after service year shall be put to rest, as corps members will have start-up capital that will make them great entrepreneurs and employers of labour,” Imoni added.
On his part, Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, who was represented by his Deputy, Manassah Jatau, urged the 775 ex-corps members to prepare for the future, emphasising that self-reliance was the surest option.
Yahaya explained that with the current economic challenges, white-collar jobs are not backed with security.
The Governor said, “Become self-reliant instead of expecting a white-collar job that is non-existent. Knowing is not enough, teach others, as you pass out today. Let me beg you that your religion, culture, is not the universal law of nature, understanding other people’s nature can reduce conflicts.”
Hassan Ajoke, from Offa in Kwara State, who distinguished herself by training over 30 Bolari women in shoe making, confectioneries, and soap making, was crowned as the overall best, out of nine that clinched the State Governor’s award.
Ajoke, who was the first corps camp director during her orientation said, “I’m elated I thank God for this honour. It has not been easy, I was able to give back to a community that has given me so much over the year.
“In the last year, I have moved around and I have noticed a number of segregated, marginalised people in some households. I started by speaking to my Local Government Inspector, who asked that I go and present it to the Hakimi (local chief), he accepted it and selected about 30 women for me.”
She revealed she used mainly her savings, adding that the funds generated were not enough to complete her entire project.
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