- Borno State Governor allocates N36.4 million to give N30,000 palliatives to 1,215 NYSC corps members, ensures safety at camp
- Zulum distributes rice, beans, oil, and cows, urges adherence to camp rules and unity for Nigeria’s development
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum announced on Saturday the allocation of N36.4 million for the distribution of N30,000 as palliatives to 1,215 corps members known as ‘Corpers’ posted to Borno State by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
On Saturday, Zulum visited the orientation camp in Maiduguri, the state capital, and assured the corps members of their safety.
He distributed 100 bags of rice, ten cows, ten bags of 100 kg of beans, and ten gallons of cooking oil for a special meal to be prepared for the corps members during their three-week orientation camping trip.
We want to extend palliatives to members of the National Youth Service Corps. Each one of you will receive the sum of N30,000, that amount will be credited to your accounts as soon as your bank details are provided to me, Zulum said.
In addition to that, we have provided you with 100 bags of rice, 10 bags of 100kg beans, 10 gallons of cooking oil and 10 bulls.
He charged the corps members to adhere to camp rules by living peacefully among themselves and engaging in acts that will foster peace in the country.
I want you to be dedicated and loyal to constituted authorities. Make friends in this part of the country so that together we can build a prosperous Nigeria with sustainable economic growth and development, Governor Zulum urged.
The governor thanked the Federal Government for improving the security situation in Borno, allowing the NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri to reopen.
Due to insurgent activity, the NYSC orientation camp was not held in Maiduguri for the past 12 years.
Corps members deployed to Borno State were hosted in Bauchi and Katsina States for three weeks of orientation before being sent to Borno State for primary assignments.