Bauchi Gov't Sets Aside Funds for Corps Members

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Tuesday, said that the state government has set aside funds for corps members to establish their businesses in the state.

Mohammed stated this in Bauchi during the official closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch B stream II orientation course at the state NYSC orientation camp in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, corps members were only expected to come up with good and captivating business proposals so that loans could be made available for them to start their businesses after their service year.

"You are also to know that the various skills acquisition programmes you have been exposed to are designed to make you self reliant.

"I therefore urge you to further build on these skills by continuing with the post camp training module of the skills acquisition programme," he said.

Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Baba Tela, Mohammed also urged the corps members to make meaningful contributions towards the peace, growth and progress of their various host communities by being dedicated, committed and putting the interest of the nation first.

He assured that their service year in Bauchi state would be a pleasant and memorable one.

The governor said in line with the state government's focus on youth development it has made robust arrangements for the corps members' welfare and security.

"Also, our people in all parts of the state have been sensitised and they are eager and ready to receive you.

"I therefore encourage you to settle down quickly in your different place of primary assignment and contribute your quota to the development of the state," Mohammed said.

Earlier, The Director General of the NYSC, Brig:-Gen. Mohammed Fadah, urged all corps members in the country not to be speculative on issues affecting the scheme.

Represented by the state Coordinator of the scheme, Alhaji Namadi Abubakar, the DG however, called on them to rather visit the scheme's official website, social media platforms and other channels for clarification when in doubt.

According to him, NYSC is liaising with financial institutions and other stakeholders with a view to providing start-up loans to enable corps members actualise their business dreams.

1,500 corps members were posted to the state for the compulsory one year service exercise.