Niger state gov gifts corps members N200,000 each, commits N5bn for NYSC orientation camp

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Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced that the state government will allocate N5 billion for the construction of a permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.

Additionally, he revealed a gift of N200,000 for each corps member in Batch B Stream I posted to the state, intended as a “bonus” to enhance their stay.

The governor also pledged 20 cows and a trailer load of rice for the corps members.

Governor Bago made these announcements on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Paiko, Niger State.

“All corps members serving in Niger State today are entitled to a N200,000 bonus from Niger farms,” the Governor said.

“So, each of you has N200,000; I understand you’re about 1,600. So we are going to credit your account with N200,000. This is to give you comfort to stay in Niger State.

“We want to build a brand new NYSC camp. So, Niger State is putting N5 billion to build a new NYSC camp for you.”

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A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, on Tuesday further mentioned that the governor promised automatic employment to corps members in the medical field upon the completion of their service.

The statement added, “While reassuring them that the state government will ensure the security and well-being of the corps members, the governor used the medium to call on them to key into his agricultural revolution in the state, adding that the state government will support anyone who is willing to engage in farming through Niger Foods Limited.”

A total of 1,301 corps members have been posted to the state under the 2024 NYSC Batch B Stream I Orientation Course.

Additionally, the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima AbdulMalik, represented by Justice Mariya Ismail, administered the oath of allegiance to the corps members.