The board of the Abia State governing council of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been reconstituted with a charge on members to ensure smooth operations of the scheme both at the state and local government levels.
They were equally tasked on the need to ensure adequate good conditions and maintenance of the necessary infrastructure for the comfort of corps members.
Speaking while inaugurating the governing council which has the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu as its chairman, the state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu further reminded them of their responsibility to ensure that Corpers posted to the State are adequately taken care and to bring to the attention of the state government, arising needs of the members during their primary assignments as to give them a sense of belonging.
The governor represented by his deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu congratulated members of the newly reconstituted NYSC governing council pointed out that he was convinced that with the calibre of people selected, they will achieve the desired results and wished them well.
Responding on behalf of other members of the newly reconstituted governing council, the chairman and Commissioner for Youths Development and Sports, Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu represented by his Permanent Secretary, Elder Friday Ikpeoha stressed the importance to recognise the critical needs of youths in national development as leaders of tomorrow, assuring that they would work assiduously to attend to the activities of NYSC members in the state with prompt action.
Other members of the newly reconstituted Governing Council of NYSC includes the NYSC State Director, Lady Bona Fasakin who will serve as the Secretary as well as representatives from the ministries of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Trade and investment, Education, Agriculture, the police and the Army among others.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Chris Ezem, members of the State Executive Council and Top Govt officials were present during the inauguration ceremony.
Charles Eke
