Anambra loses corps member, honours 3, extends service for 42 others

 

AWKA, Nigeria – Anambra State chapter of National Youth Service Corps,  NYSC lost one corps member in the 2021/2022 service year, while 42 others had their service year extended  for defaulting in various areas.

Three corps members were also recommended for state award in recognition of their outstanding performance during the service year  in the state. The late  corps members died as result natural illness.

This was disclosed by the governor of the state Prof Charles Soludo represented by Commissioner for Youth Development Mr. Patrick Agha-Mba at the passing out parade of 2021 Batch B Stream 1 Corps members deployed to Anambra state on Thursday at the Ekwueme Square, Awka.

” Regrettably, we lost one of you , in the course of the service year. On this note let’S pause for a minutes in honour of our fallen hero…may their soul rest in peace ” he said.

The governor also promised to address some of the challenges at the NYSC permanent orientation camp Mbakwu/Umuawulu, in Awka local government.

He said that he will specifically address the erosion menace ravaging the camp, noting that he has contacted professionals that would handle the menace.

According to him, the State government cannot watch the structure at the camp to be washed away by erosion

Meanwhile, the state coordinator of  NYSC,  Mrs. Blessing  Ekene Iruma disclosed that three corps members were recommended for state award and 11 for State Coordinator’s letter of Commendation.

” I am glad to report that out of these Corps members, 3 of them have been recommended for State’s Honor’s Award and 11 for State Coordinator’s letter of Commendation.

“On the other hand, 42 Corps members defaulted in at least one out of the four cardinal programs of the Scheme and have been recommended for correctional measures ranging from 2 weeks extension to outright repeat of service” she said .