Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has said that the state’s permanent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp will be ready to receive the next batch of corps members.
The governor gave the assurance on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch B, Stream II corps members held in Damare, Girei Local Government Area.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Edgar Amos, Fintiri said construction of the permanent orientation camp had reached an advanced stage and expressed confidence that future batches would begin their orientation at the new facility.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of corps members, assuring them that the state would continue paying the ₦30,000 monthly allowance to those serving in Adamawa.
According to the governor, the state government remains committed to supporting the NYSC scheme in recognition of corps members’ contributions to sectors such as education, healthcare and agriculture.
Fintiri urged the corps members to obey the laws of the land, respect the customs and traditions of their host communities, and promote peaceful coexistence throughout their service year.
He also encouraged them to undertake meaningful community development projects that would positively impact their host communities.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and Chairman of the Adamawa NYSC Governing Board, Wali Yakubu, congratulated the corps members on their successful mobilisation.
He urged them to participate actively in all camp activities, embrace Nigeria’s cultural diversity and foster unity by building relationships across ethnic and religious lines.
Yakubu also assured them of the state government’s commitment to providing a safe and conducive environment during their service year.
Earlier, the Adamawa State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Caroline Chinedu, disclosed that 1,520 corps members registered for the 2026 Batch B, Stream II orientation exercise.
According to her, the figure comprises 779 males and 741 females, who have demonstrated discipline and enthusiasm since the commencement of the orientation programme.
She, however, appealed to the state government to urgently address the electricity challenge at the temporary orientation camp, noting that reliance on generators had affected water supply, sanitation and other essential services.
The oath of allegiance was administered by Justice Abbas Adamu, who represented the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman.
The ceremony formally marked the commencement of the 2026 Batch B, Stream II orientation course in Adamawa State.
(NAN)
