Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has welcomed 2025 Batch C Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state, declaring that their deployment was divinely providential.
Diri, represented by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, Dr. Wisdom Poyeri, urges the corps members to view their arrival to the State as an opportunity to serve, love, and lead the community.
Diri said the passing out ceremony marked a pivotal transition for corps members from their initial orientation phase to active service, emphasizing core values of discipline, integrity, and dedicated service.
The governor urged corps members to uphold dignity and exemplary conduct throughout their service year and beyond.
He highlighted that their deployment to Bayelsa was divinely providential, viewing it as an opportunity to serve, love, and lead the community.
Diri commended the corps members for their discipline, character, and academic achievements during the orientation, emphasising the significance of the national assignment entrusted to them.
He encouraged them to serve with wisdom, resilience, and honesty, drawing inspiration from scripture to remind them that small beginnings can lead to great achievements.
He also emphasised that their service is not just about fulfilling a duty but about building trust with families, gaining community confidence, and shaping Nigeria’s future.
He also prayed for divine guidance and protection over all corps members, urging them to serve with impact and dedication.
The State Coordinator of NYSC in Bayelsa, Mrs. Obiageli Charity Okpalifo, congratulated corps members on reaching this milestone.
She praised their discipline and cooperation during the orientation and encouraged them to uphold the core values of the NYSC scheme as they transition into their places of primary assignment.
She emphasised the importance of leveraging post-camp training opportunities, particularly the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) sessions, to enhance their contributions.
Mrs. Okpalifo urged the corps members to see themselves as ambassadors of the NYSC, maintaining decorum, respect, and integrity in all interactions. She expressed confidence that they would positively impact their host communities and the entire state.