Acquire Skills and be Self Reliant, Nwifuru Charges Corps Members in Ebonyi
Onyeka Nnabu
Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru has charged Corps Members to take full advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC, as tools that would make them self-reliant, create employment and contribute meaningfully to the economy.
Nwifuru stated this during the swearing in of the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 Corps Members held at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Afikpo in the state.
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The Governor said that his administration remained committed to building a State where development creates opportunities, infrastructure supports economic activity and our young people are equipped with the skills required to compete in a changing world.
“We are also creating an environment that supports enterprise, investment and skills development. The establishment of the National Automotive Design and Development Council Automotive Training Centre in Abakaliki is another step towards equipping our young people with practical skills and connecting them to emerging opportunities in the automotive and technical sectors”.
“We are equally investing in agriculture and human capital development because we believe that the future of Ebonyi depends largely on the capacity of our young people to create value and build sustainable livelihoods”.
“My dear Corps Members, opportunities are not always found by waiting for employment. Sometimes, opportunities are created through skills, innovation, enterprise and the courage to solve problems”.
“I therefore encourage you to take full advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC. Do not regard the skills you acquire during this service year as merely another requirement for passing out. See them as tools that can help you become self-reliant, create employment and contribute meaningfully to the economy”.
Harping on the theme of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course, “Reimagining the NYSC Orientation Course: Building Resilient, Responsible and Service-Oriented Corps Members for a Changing World,” Ebonyi state Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Malgwi Pat. Maidariya emphasized the need to equip Corps Members with the values, knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to contemporary challenges and contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
“The theme also aligns with the development agenda of the Ebonyi State Government, particularly its emphasis on human capital development, youth empowerment, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, responsible citizenship and inclusive development”.
“These priorities provide a strong platform for Corps Members to develop their capacities while contributing their knowledge, skills and energy to the development of the State, She said.
The State Coordinator further appealed for the modernisation of the camp kitchen; construction of a standard dining hall; establishment of a functional Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre; renovation of the perimeter fencing to enhance security; and provision of additional seating and facilities in the multipurpose hall.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 2nd, 2026
