NYSC loses 2 corps members, 12 to repeat service year in Kano

The NYSC State Coordinator, Hajiya Aisha Tata-Mohammed, made the disclosure during the Passing-Out-Parade of 1, 936 Batch “A” Stream II Corps members on Thursday in Kano.

She said that two corps members lost their lives during the service year while 12 others had their service year extended for violating rules and regulations.

Muhammad commended the state government and the people of the state for the moral support accorded to the corps members during their service to the state.

She, however, appealed to the state governor to resume payment of the state government’s allowances to corps members serving in the state.

“The gesture, if accomplished, will go a long way in motivating the corps members to redouble their efforts towards serving their fatherland with diligence and enthusiasm,” she said.

While reiterating commitment to partner with the state government in all areas of need, the Coordinator called for the provision of accommodations to corps members posted to 44 local government areas of the state.

She urged the corps members to utilise the skills acquired during the service year and be good country ambassadors.

In his remarks, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje said the state had benefited from the hard work and selfless service of the Corps members since the inception of the scheme.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, Ganduje said the good people would remember the corps members of the state.

Earlier, Prof. Abdu Salihi, Chairman NYSC Governing Board in the state, urged the corps members to strive hard to build upon the bond of unity established with the state’s people.

He advised the Corps members to utilise the skills acquired and become self-employed.