Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme as a vital pillar for national unity and development.
Speaking on Friday at the official opening and swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch “A” Stream II corps members’ orientation exercise, Mutfwang, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Musa Ashoms, emphasized the transformative role of corps members.
He described them not merely as participants in a one-year service programme, but as ambassadors of unity, symbols of national integration, and catalysts for social and economic progress.
The governor urged the newly sworn-in corps members to take the orientation course seriously, follow the scheme’s by-laws, and develop qualities such as discipline, patriotism, self-reliance, and leadership.
“Uphold the dignity of your uniform, remain dedicated to your assignments, and conduct yourselves with integrity,” he advised.
He also encouraged them to be agents of positive change by steering clear of vices that could affect their future.
Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with security agencies to maintain peace and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors in Plateau State.
Earlier in the event, the Plateau State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Jonathan Yavala, urged corps members to fully engage in all camp activities, describing them as essential preparation for the service year. He also thanked the state government for its ongoing support of the NYSC, particularly the resumption of work at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Mangu, and appealed for sustained efforts to complete its full rehabilitation.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), 1,500 corps members were registered at the close of registration.
