Gov Diri backs passage of the Bill for establishment of NYSC Trust Fund

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has thrown his weight behind the calls for the passage of the Bill for the establishment of the  NYSC Trust Fund, declaring that the fund will address the issues of dilapidated Orientation Camp facilities, access to funds by both serving and ex-corps members for businesses after skill acquisition trainings and the general operations of the scheme.

Governor Douye Diri also called on members of the National Assembly from Bayelsa State to support the paasage of the Bill when present on the floors of both House of Representative and the Senate.

Govrnor Diri, who made this known at the 2021 Batch A, stream 1 Passing Out Ceremony held in Yenagoa  said the National Youths Service Corps remains the shining light of the nation and represents  collective hope for a united, peaceful and egalitarian society.

Diri, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government / Chairman, NYSC State Governing Board, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, commended the management of the NYSC for initiating the move for the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund.

According to him,””I commend the management of the NYSC for the unprecedented initiative to establish the NYSC Trust Fund. This will of course enable the scheme to among others, address  the issue of dilapidated Orientation Camp facilities, accessing of funds by both serving and ex-corps members to start up their own businesses after skill acquisition trainings and that will definitely enhance the general operations of the scheme.”

“I call on members of the National Assembly representing Bayelsa State to strongly support the passage of the bill into law. As the governor of Bayelsa State, l stand here to declare my support for the establishment of NYSC  Trust Fund.” Governor Diri said.

He again explained that the NYSC is doing a lot in the areas of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development ( SAED). He gave the assurance that his  government will partner with the NYSC to make SAED programme for corps members more gainful and successful,  emphasizing that his government will accord the NYSC scheme all the support needed to achieve the objectives of the scheme while also giving total commitment to the improved welfare and security of corps members.

This, he said, motivated his decision to move the scheme to the  Permanent Orientation Camp and provision of a 26 rooms corps lodge at Agudama.

Earlier in her welcome remarks, the State Coordinator, Mrs Ojugo Elizabeth Iyowuna thanked the governor, government and good people of Bayelsa state for their various support which ensured successful 2021 Batch A, Stream 1 service year.

She commended Governor Diri for facilitating the movement of orientation activities to the Permanent Orientation Camp, provision of Corps Lodge at Agudama and approval of Transport Back Home Allowance to the corps members qualified to pass out of national service in the state.

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