Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, has commended the patriotism and courage of 300 Batch A, Stream 2, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members for choosing to serve in the state and assured them of their safety.
Governor Shettima, who was represented by the permanent secretary of Borno Liason Office, Abuja, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ayuba, gave the commendation yesterday during the closing ceremony of the orientation exercise held in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
He said he was proud that 300 corps members chose to return to Borno to complete their primary assignment, describing the gesture as “an act of courage and patriotism despite the security situation in the state”.
“For the bold and courageous who have resolved to come with us in Borno, I salute your doggedness and assure you that government has put in place security measures to guarantee the security of your lives and properties,” he added.
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The governor maintained that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has renewed its vigour in the fight against terrorism in the North East of the country hence the need for the 300 corpers to feel relaxed and focus on their national assignment.
“I will ensure that the necessary appropriation will continue to be provided to sustain the gains of the service and also provide for the welfare and security of all corps members deployed to Borno State,” he assured.
In an interview with newsmen, Borno State NYSC coordinator, Alhaji Lawal Turawa, who also commended the 300 corps members for their decision revealed that a total of 1678 Batch A Stream 2 corps members completed the orientation exercise.
Mr Adedigba Oluwasegun, one of the 300 corps members who chose to serve in Borno State told newsmen that he made the decision because of the warmth he received from the Muslim brethren there and the assurance that the security situation had improved.
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