OBIANO CHARGES 2, 000 BATCH 'C' NYSC MEMBERS ON NATIONAL UNITY

Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Centre) in handshake with Director of NYSC Mrs Inyang Bassey Ekpe, Extreme left is Personal Assistant to the NYSC Director, Mr Ernest Mbonu, Assistant Director Public Relations, Mrs Anwuli Molokwu. On her immediate Right are Assistant Director, Corpers Welfare & Health Services, Mr Ifeanyi EzeajuGhu, Assistant Director Community Development, Mr Ayanda Ayorinde, Assistant Director Skills Acquisition & Entreprenurship, Mrs Loretta Ugwu, and Assistant Director Planning & Research, Mrs Chinyere Obidigbo during the NYSC courtesy visit at Government House Awka
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has called on the members of the Batch “C” National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to join hands with the government to build and sustain a united, progressive and peaceful Nigeria.

The governor who spoke at the Swearing-in of the 2,000 man Batch C members Thursday at the state NYSC temporary Orientation Camp, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of the State, noted that, “this exercise has opened a new chapter towards self-rediscovery and development for you and I expect you to embrace the programme with the seriousness and commitment to be the best in what you do.”
He described the scheme as a National Heritage for National integration which has over the years played critical role in the country’s evolution to nationhood and has remained imperative for national cohesion and unity.
The state governor recalled the remarkable contributions made by members of the Corps towards entrenching strong political institutions and structures, urging the present crop of corps members to emulate the predecessors and assist federal and State governments in the ongoing electoral reforms to deepen democracy in the country.
He enjoined the Corps members to support the implementation of the State government’s programmes anchored on the Four Pillars of Development and enablers, assuring that his administration would tackle their various challenges immediately.
The state Chairman, NYSC Governing Board and Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Ogbuefi Tony Nnacheta said the NYSC scheme has over the years fulfilled the fundamental purpose of a united Nigeria and building quality human infrastructure.
He charged them to use the opportunity offered by the scheme to explore the State and expand their perception of life.
Earlier, the State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs  Inyang Bassey Ekpe said the batch was the last of the service of the 2014 Orientation courses for the Corps members.
Mrs Ekpe expressed gratitude to the governor for and supporting and sustaining NYSC with his unrelenting efforts to make the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, a reality.
Highlight of the event was the Inspection of Guard of Honour by governor Obiano and oath of allegiance by the Corps members administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi who was represented by Ijem Onwuamaegbu.