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Sani urges youth corps members to turn service year into platform for national impact Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to become active contributors to community growth rather than seeing their service year as just a mandatory assignment. The governor made the appeal during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation course held at the NYSC temporary orientation camp in Kaduna. Sani told the newly deployed corps members that their three-week orientation experience was designed to prepare them with leadership skills, discipline, teamwork and a stronger understanding of Nigeria’s cultural diversity. He encouraged them to approach their places of primary assignment with a mindset focused on problem-solving and innovation, noting that teachers, health workers, agricultural officers and other professionals among them have opportunities to create measurable change in communities across the state. Building communities beyond official assignments The governor urged corps members to go beyond routine duties by identifying challenges within their host communities and developing projects that can improve lives. According to him, their service year provides a rare opportunity to contribute to education, healthcare, agriculture, public service delivery and local development initiatives. He also appealed to employers across government institutions and private organisations to give corps members meaningful responsibilities, mentorship and practical exposure that can help them build confidence and professional experience. Sani said empowering young Nigerians remains important to strengthening the future workforce and accelerating development in Kaduna State and the country at large. Kaduna promises support and security for corps members The governor assured corps members that his administration would continue working with relevant security agencies and local communities to provide a safe and supportive environment throughout their service period. He added that the state government remains committed to supporting the NYSC programme and ensuring corps members receive the necessary welfare attention. NYSC highlights training and entrepreneurship focus The Kaduna State NYSC Coordinator, Efeke Dadaza, said the orientation programme equipped participants with physical, mental and professional skills required for their national assignments. She explained that the corps members participated in activities including paramilitary training, leadership sessions, entrepreneurship development and lectures focused on national unity. Dadaza urged them to maintain peaceful relationships with their host communities and embrace community development projects that can leave a positive legacy. Calls for improved orientation camp facilities While praising the successful completion of the orientation programme, the NYSC coordinator appealed for improvements at the temporary camp. She requested the renovation of damaged facilities, additional sleeping arrangements, better feeding systems, improved welfare provisions and the establishment of a permanent NYSC orientation camp in Kaduna State. The requests, according to her, would improve the experience and overall wellbeing of future corps members posted to the state. Why the development matters The NYSC scheme remains one of Nigeria’s major youth integration programmes, bringing graduates from different regions together to encourage national unity and cross-cultural understanding. For Kaduna, the deployment of corps members provides additional manpower in critical areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture and public administration. As the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I members begin their assignments, expectations remain high that they will contribute ideas, skills and community-focused initiatives that support development across the state.