NYSC @53: Coordinator celebrates scheme’s legacy, cautions staff against unethical conduct
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Katsina State has cautioned staff and corps members against immoral conduct, urging them to uphold discipline and the ideals of the scheme.
The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr Okor Evans, gave the warning on Friday in Katsina during a road walk organised to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the scheme.
He commended the staff for their dedication, hard work, and ethical conduct, describing them as dynamic, hardworking, and committed to the objectives of the scheme.
He urged them to remain loyal and committed to the organisation’s vision as it marks 53 years of existence, adding that the scheme has remained at the forefront of campaigns against social vices.
The coordinator described the NYSC as a critical institution for promoting national unity, peaceful coexistence, and community development across Nigeria.
According to him, the scheme’s survival for over five decades, in spite of economic and security challenges, reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to national integration and youth development.
“Celebrating a scheme that has served Nigerians for 53 years is no small feat. Three years ago, I witnessed the celebration, and it was grand,” he said.
Evans recalled that the NYSC remains one of the most enduring institutions established during the former military administration because of its relevance to nation-building.
He explained that the scheme had continued to strengthen unity among Nigerians by deploying graduates to states other than their places of origin.
According to him, corps members continue to make meaningful impacts in communities nationwide, particularly in rural areas.
“There is hardly any remote community in Nigeria that has not witnessed the impact of NYSC. Wherever you go, you will see the scheme’s signature,” he said.
The coordinator added that corps members “are contributing immensely to education, healthcare, agriculture, and community development”.
He said governments at various levels had continued to sustain the scheme because of its enormous value to national growth and peaceful coexistence.
Evans expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its present challenges through collective commitment to unity, discipline, and development.
He further described the NYSC as a veritable platform for fostering understanding among Nigerians from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The coordinator also commended corps members serving in Katsina state for their dedication and contributions to their host communities.
The anniversary walk took participants through major roads in Katsina metropolis, including the Barhim Roundabout, before returning to the NYSC Secretariat.
The event attracted corps members, NYSC officials, and other stakeholders who joined in celebrating the scheme’s achievements over the past 53 years.
