Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to uphold the values of patriotism, discipline, integrity, and selfless service throughout their national assignment.
Key Highlights
- Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, urged 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members to uphold patriotism, discipline, integrity and selfless service.
- The governor gave the charge while declaring open the three-week NYSC Orientation Course at the permanent orientation camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North LGA.
- Oborevwori said the orientation programme would help shape corps members’ character, perspectives and capacity to contribute to national development.
- He urged corps members to uphold the NYSC values of national unity, cultural integration and peaceful coexistence.
- The governor assured corps members of the Delta State Government’s commitment to their welfare and security throughout their service year.
The governor gave the charge while declaring open the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Enodeh Brave, described the orientation programme as the beginning of a journey that would shape their character, broaden their perspectives, and prepare them to make meaningful contributions to national development.
He said that “the oath you are take is a solemn commitment to serve Nigeria with loyalty, discipline, integrity, and selflessness. Let these values guide your conduct throughout your service year and beyond.”
Governor Oborevwori also noted that for more than five decades, the NYSC scheme has remained a vital platform for promoting national unity, cultural integration, and peaceful coexistence, urging the corps members to sustain its legacy through exemplary conduct.
The governor assured the corps members of the state’s commitment to their welfare and security, stating that the administration would continue to collaborate with the NYSC to provide a safe and conducive environment while improving facilities at the orientation camp.
He also encouraged the corps members to take full advantage of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, stressing that entrepreneurial and vocational skills are essential for success in today’s competitive economy.
“Success requires more than academic qualifications. It demands innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial skills. The skills you acquire through the SAED programme can empower you to become self-reliant, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth,” the governor said.
He further urged the corps members to build friendships across ethnic and cultural divides, develop leadership qualities, and remain committed to national unity throughout their service year.
Earlier, the state NYSC Coordinator, Mr. John Kwaghe, disclosed that a total of 2,028 prospective corps members, comprising 949 males and 1,079 females, were successfully registered and fully kitted for the three-week orientation exercise.
Kwaghe said the orientation course has been carefully designed to instill the core values and principles of the NYSC scheme, adding that camp officials and resource persons were prepared to deliver programmes aimed at making the exercise impactful and transformative.
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He urged the corps members to consider their deployment to Delta State as a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development agenda under Governor Oborevwori’s administration.
He commended the Delta State government for its continued support to the NYSC, particularly the donation of 1,500 mattresses for the newly constructed hostel, the approval for the renovation of the camp’s multipurpose hall, and the construction of a new pavilion.
While expressing appreciation for the government’s interventions, Kwaghe appealed for the immediate commencement of the renovation of the multipurpose hall, describing its current condition as unsuitable for lectures and indoor activities, especially during the rainy season.
He also requested the construction of an additional industrial borehole to address persistent water shortages at the camp, revealing that the existing borehole had broken down, forcing camp management to rely on costly water tanker supplies.
