The welfare and security of Corps members topped discussions when the Anambra State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) paid a courtesy visit to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, at the Government House, Awka, recently.
The Coordinator Mrs Pauline Ojisua, while presenting key operational needs of the scheme in the State, called for government intervention in critical areas to improve the living and working conditions of Corps members.
Governor Soludo, in his response, praised the positive contributions of Corps members across Anambra communities, describing them as a vital part of the State’s development efforts.
Beyond the formalities, the Governor shared personal memories from his own service year in Oyo State between 1984 and 1985, noting how the scheme exposed him to new cultures and traditions. “The NYSC helped me conquer culture shock,” he said. “It was in Ife that I first tasted amala, ewedu, and Ikokore. Those experiences shaped my outlook in many ways.”
He assured that his administration would continue to work closely with NYSC to ensure the welfare, security, and productivity of Corps members in Anambra.
