By Daniel Dauda, Jos


About 1,822 prospective Corps members of the year 2021 Batch 'B' stream one deployed to Plateau state for their one year mandatory service by the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) scheme have been Inaugurated.

The 1,822 young graduate Nigerians who converge in Plateau from the six geopolitical zones consist of 934 female and 888 male respectively.

Speaking during the official opening of orientation camp at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area on Monday, Plateau State coordinator of NYSC scheme Caroline Embu said the 2021 Batch 'B' stream one orientation Course commenced on Tuesday 27th July, 2021, and registration closed on Friday 30th July, 2021.

While congratulating the Corps members for the successful completion of their academic pursuit which qualified them for the national service, Embu revealed that the service year is segmented into four cardinal programmes namely: orientation Course, primary assignment, community development service and winding up/ passing out parade.

She said:"participation in each of these programmes is not only essential but mandatory as they are designed to meet the aims and objectives of the scheme.

"The orientation Course which you are currently undergoing, is an induction programme to formally usher you into the service year.

"It is highly regimented and is comprised of physical trainings, intellectual/motivational lectures, sporting activities, social events and skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development (SAED) programme.

" You will be introduced to healthy competitions and also co-opted into the administrative operations of the camp to inculcate in you the spirit of sportsmanship, discipline and leadership skills required for you to face the challenges ahead of the service year and beyond", she hinted.

The Coordinator advised  Corps members to adhere strictly to COVID-19 pandemic laid down protocols for a safe and healthy camp.

She also assured them that the is being alive to its obligations to the scheme and has put in place stringent measures to ensure their safety and general well-being during the service year.

The oath of allegiance was administered by the representative of Plateau state Chief judge, Justice Bon Ngyou.

Meanwhile, a Corp member named Sanya Opemipo with state code PL/21B/0213 has been appointed Plateau state Camp core coordinator.

The orientation Course will last for 21 days (three weeks duration).