Crackdown In Gombe: NYSC Punishes 16 Corps Members For Misconduct, Remobilizes 21

At least 16 corps members in Gombe State are set to face disciplinary action, while 21 others will be remobilized due to various infractions, according to the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Chinwe Nwachukwu.

In her address during a modest passing-out ceremony for 1,268 Batch A, Stream I corps members, Nwachukwu commended the graduating members for successfully completing their service year and making meaningful contributions to nation-building through initiatives in education, health, agriculture, and community development.

“1,268 Batch A Stream I corps members are passing out; 16 are facing disciplinary cases, while 21 will be remobilized,” she stated during the event at the zonal office on Thursday.

Expressing pride in the accomplishments of the corps members, Nwachukwu remarked, “My dear compatriots of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream I service year, I salute you for successfully completing your one-year mandatory national service in Gombe State. Your sacrifices and selfless contributions to the socio-economic development of the nation will be remembered, and I wish you success as you step into the next phase of your lives. We thank Almighty God for granting you the courage to persevere and succeed.”

Nwachukwu encouraged the outgoing corps members to apply the skills and lessons they acquired during their service year in their future endeavors, particularly those from the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program.

“You have gained valuable lessons about the culture, customs, and traditions of the people of Gombe State, which I hope will contribute to national integration and unity. Embrace the SAED program to gain sustainable livelihood and create a meaningful impact, whether through further education, pursuing a career, or starting your own business,” she advised.

She also urged them to cherish and sustain the relationships they built during their service year, emphasizing their role in breaking cultural barriers and fostering national unity. “You have become true ambassadors of the NYSC scheme, representing unity, peace, and progress,” Nwachukwu concluded.