Gov Eno Charges NYSC Members As Agents Of Positive Change

…As 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Rounds Off Orientation Exercise
By Timothy Ekpo
NSIT ATAI
The Akwa Ibom State governor has charged the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members deployed to the state to serve as agents of positive change in their host communities and places of primary assignment in line with cardinal reason for the establishment of the corps.
Governor Eno gave the charge at Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Atai Local Government during the completion of the orientation course by the 2026, Batch B, Stream 2 of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.
Represented by the deputy governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Eno told the corps members of the legacies left by their predecessors across various sectors in the state, and urged them to uphold the instruments of peace, unity and integration which led to the establishment of the service by government more than 50 years ago.
He described the orientation course as a vital component of the scheme designed to instill leadership qualities, discipline and a sense of responsibility required for nation-building.
“One of the major objectives of the NYSC scheme is to expose young graduates to the realities and challenges of nation-building,” the governor stated.
Eno reassured the corps members of the peaceful and hospitable nature of Akwa Ibom State, encouraging them to relate freely with host communities, respect their socio-cultural values and build lasting relationships that may extend beyond their service year.
He urged them to be disciplined, cooperative and of good conduct throughout their service year and exhibit the culture of humility, loyalty and commitment in their places of primary assignment.
Eno warned the corps members against actions that could bring disrepute to the nation and jeopardise their safety, advising them to avoid night travel. He directed that any journey extending beyond 6:00pm should terminate at a corps lodge, police station or military barracks.
He further advised them to board vehicles only at designated motor parks, share travel plans with family, and utilise emergency contact numbers provided in the security tips.
The governor noted that in addition to the federal allowance, the state government provides further support to corps members in recognition of their role in advancing the ARISE Agenda, especially in education, health and community development.
He congratulated them on the successful completion of the orientation course and expressed delight that the exercise was concluded without any casualty.
The high point of the ceremony was the inspection of a parade mounted in the governor’s honour by the newly deployed corps members.
The event was graced by the commissioner for youth development, Dr Ekerete Ekanem; commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong; commissioner for education, Prof. Ubong Umoh; commissioner for humanitarian affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga.
Others were the special adviser on cooperative and rural development, Mrs Alice Ekpenyong; the chairman, Nsit Atai Local Government, Prince Anthony Nyong; the state coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Rosemary Akuagbaogu, and representatives of service commanders, among others.