During the official closing ceremony of the NYSC Batch A Stream II Orientation Course held at the Kaduna State NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Governor Uba Sani emphasized the strategic role youth corps members play in promoting peace, national unity, and socio-economic progress. He noted that the NYSC scheme remains one of Nigeria’s strongest tools for fostering inter-ethnic understanding and breaking cultural barriers, especially in a time when the country faces security challenges and political polarization.

Governor Sani applauded the NYSC’s contribution to community development and urged the new corps members to take their deployment not just as a routine assignment, but as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to grassroots development, particularly in rural areas. He reiterated that his administration will continue to partner with the NYSC and provide all necessary logistics, welfare, and safety mechanisms to make their service year impactful and rewarding. He also urged them to use the period to network, develop leadership skills, and embrace the ideals of nation-building and public service.

Furthermore, he challenged them to fully embrace the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, describing it as a game-changer in tackling youth unemployment. According to him, the initiative equips corps members with practical skills in areas like agriculture, ICT, fashion, and small-scale manufacturing, and opens up viable paths to self-employment and wealth creation beyond the service year.

NYSC State Coordinator Mrs. Efeke Dadaza, while giving her remarks, highlighted the outstanding discipline and unity displayed by the corps members during their three-week orientation. She advised them to always uphold the core values of the scheme—integrity, service, and humility—throughout their postings. She encouraged them to respect their host communities, adapt to local customs, and take on community development projects, no matter how modest. According to her, doing so would help build lasting legacies and strengthen the corps members’ sense of national responsibility.