Gov.Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state on Tuesday, promised
automatic employment to any newly deployed corps member who marries an indigene
of the state. He made the pledge while addressing 2015 NYSC Batch ‘A’ corp
members, during their swearing in- ceremony at Magaji Dan Yamusa permanent NYSC
Orientation camp in Keffi Local Government Area of the state. vanguard reports
He said that inter-marriage by corps members would not only
foster unity, also promote peaceful co-existence among the people of the state
and others states of the federation. He congratulated the corps members for the
successful completion of their academic programmes at their various
institutions of learning. Read more after cut..
“I urge you to use the lessons and experience you gained
during this orientation course to develop yourselves, your host communities,
the state and the Nigeria at large.
“You should see yourselves as agent of positive change in
the society. “I want to advise you to discharge your duties without fear or
favour, and relate freely with your host communities. “I promise automatic
employment to any NYSC Batch ‘A’ corps member who marries an indigenes in order
to promote peaceful co-existence among the people of the state and others
states of the country.” Al-Makura said.
Al-Makura also assured the corps members of adequate
security throughout their service year in the state. He urged them to be
security conscious, and to report any security breach to the appropriate
authorities for necessary action. He urged them to be agents of national unity,
and to shun all forms of violence capable of threatening the existing peace of
the state and the country at large.
The governor reinstated the state government’s determination
to continue to support the scheme, in order to better the welfare of the corps
members. Earlier Mrs. Christy Uba, the Nasarawa state NYSC director, commended
Gov.Al-Makura for his support to the scheme in the state. She said since the
beginning of this orientation course, the corps members had exhibited good
conduct. A total of 1931 corp members have so far registered at the orientation
camp
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