13th February 2014. The day members of the 2013/2014 ''A'' National
Youth Service Corps programme have been waiting for nationwide with no
exception to those situated in Bayelsa State. Having dedicated this 1
year in service to their nation, an aura of glee and exitement filled
the air as the out-going Corps members turned up in mass at the Peace
Park in the state's capital, Yenegoa, to commemorate the climax of their
service via a passing out ceremony.
The
event kicked off as corps members marched in union as they paraded
before dignitaries, notably the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry
Seirake Dickson represented by the state's commissioner for Education,
Mr Salo Adikumoas well as the NYSC State Co-ordinator Mr Anthony Ekeocha
.A.
The passing out Corps members after
service implies that they will be honoured with a certificate of
satisfactory performance during a service year, however, some Corps
members stood out as they went futher to carry out voluntary acts of
selfless service for the Communities and they where given cash awards to
this regard.
Following this honours was an
address to the out-going Corps members by the State Governor
represented by the State Commissioner for Education. Mr. Salo Adikumo.
In
an interview with the Commissioner, he went further to commend the
Corps members as well as advicing them and youth in general.
At
the event, the State Co-ordinator. Mr. Anthony Ekeocha .A, said he aws
impress with the performance of the out-going Corps members and adviced
them to be good ambassadors. He also unfolded the State Government's
plans to further improve the programme, members welfare and the
construction the new orientation camp.
Following
the address made by the Governor representative, the out-going Corps
members had close-up interviews on their experience as Corp members, the
plans the have set for their post-service experience and how they plan
to spend the festive day tagged Valentine's day.
Happy
faces, bright futures, big dreams!!! what does the future holds for
these vibrant new comers into the labour market? it is of absolute
concern that these youths be taken as cases of priority by the
Government and humanity for such aspirations to be met
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