GOVERNOR ALIA REDEEMS PAYMENT OF CORPS MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES
*As 2024 Batch A stream 1 takes Oath of allegiance .
Ayo Ola
The Executive Governor of Benue State ,Rev.Father Hyacinth Alia has redeemed his earlier approval for the commencement of payment of state allowances for Corps Members last year. The Corps Members, serving across the state have started receiving alerts from their respective Banks.
The representative of His Excellency at the event, Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sports and Chairman, NYSC State Governing Board, Rt Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange disclosed this, while addressing the 2024 Batch A stream 1 corps members deployed to the state on the official opening/swearing in ceremony held at NYSC permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State.
He encouraged them to count it a great privilege to be part of the NYSC scheme, while also advising them to use the opportunity provided on the platform of camping to interact freely with all their colleagues by shunning all forms of ethnicity and religious bigotry and in the process establish lasting relationships.
These were contained in a statement on Tuesday by Chief Public Relations Officer, National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Benue State, Yahuza Isa Adamu.
According to Rev. Alia, the NYSC scheme is a veritable platform for showcasing talents, creativity, intellect and,inguinety in contributing to nation building.
The governor urged the Corps Members to serve the nation with all sense of unreserved loyalty and dedication.
He further reiterated the state government commitment to their security and welfare as his priority; stressing that they should feel free as adequate measures have been put in place for their safety anyway within the Benue valley.
The governor equally noted that the poor state of camp road caused by erosion will be a thing of the past as efforts have been put in place to commence work.
He appreciated the leadership style of the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Abe Dankaro Ashumate, his Staff and all the Collaborating Agencies on Camp for their tireless efforts, dedication and bravery.
“I thank you all for your tutelage to these young Nigerians and Leaders of Tomorrow and urge you never to rest on your oars,”he concluded.
Speaking earlier, the State Coordinator Mr.Abe Dankaro Ashumate while welcoming the executive Governor to the Camp, appreciated his excellency for his magnanimity and support towards the NYSC scheme, adding that Members serving in Benue State are happy with the pronouncements of the monthly allowance of N15,000 and N100,000 to Corps Doctors as well as feeding augmentation.
Highlights of the event was administration of oath of Allegiance on the Corps Members by the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese represented by Hon.Justice Theresa Igoche.