Cross River State Governor charges Corps members to carryout laudable projects for the benefits of their host communities

The executive Governor of Cross River State senator prince Bassey Otu has tasked the 2025 Batch A stream I Corps members to live up to the ideals of the National youth service Corps (NYSC )by contributing meaningfully to the development of their host communities.

Senator Otu made this remarks through the Vice chairman of the Obubra local Government Area, Hon Leonard Ogwa at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra Cross River State during the swearing in ceremony of the 2025 Batch A stream I Orientation course.

The Governor reassured NYSC that his government will continue to improve on the welfare and security of Corps members in the state, noting that Cross River State is one of the most secured states in the Federation.

Earlier in her remarks, the NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Oyenuga Joke appreciated the Governor and his entourage for gracing the occasion and Informed him that the Corps members deployed to cross River state Orientation Camp are well behaved and are ready to participate actively in all NYSC programmes lined up in camp.

The oath of allegiance was administered by the chief judge of Cross River state, Hon Justice Akoh Ikpeme under the representation of deputy registrar of Obubra high court, magistrate S. O. Orji.

Corps members expressed their excitement about the swearing in ceremony and promised to participate actively in all camp activities.

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