The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has urged corps members to sustain values of hard work, integrity, patriotism and excellence instilled in them during their orientation course.

The State Coordinator, Mrs Pauline Ojisua, gave the advice on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation exercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Camp in Awka South Local Government Area.

She charged them to be good ambassadors of the scheme at the various communities they were posted to, stressing that the nation expected much from them.

“Corps members, this is not an end-but the beginning of a journey where you will serve as ambassadors of the NYSC.

“Carry with you the values instilled here: hard work, integrity, patriotism, and excellence.

“The nation expects much from you, and I am confident you will rise to the occasion,” she added.

Congratulating the corps members on their successful completion of what she described as the critical first phase of their service year, Ojisua commended them for demonstrating discipline, resilience, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the exercise.

She further urged the corps members to identify needs in their host communities and execute them before winding up the service year.

“As you are now being deployed to various communities across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State, I urge you to embrace the warm hospitality of your hosts.

“Remember, Community Development Service (CDS) is a core aspect of the NYSC scheme.

“Beyond the weekly group activities, identify real needs in your host communities, develop actionable projects, seek funding, and execute them before the end of your service year.

“These efforts can earn recognition and leave a lasting legacy,” she added.