Cynthia Ezegwu
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated that delivering democratic dividends and prioritising youth welfare remain central to his administration’s agenda.
The governor made the remark on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch C National Youth Service Corps members deployed to the state. The event was held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Nonwa-Gbam Tai, Tai Local Government Area.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Benibo Anabraba, Fubara said his administration’s “social contract” with the people of Rivers State—to remain steadfast in offering quality governance and development—continues to drive its policies.
“My administration’s social contract with the good people of Rivers State to be steadfast and resolute in giving them the best of democratic dividends remains sacrosanct,” he said.
He assured that the state would continue to support the NYSC and provide an enabling environment for corps members to thrive. “We will continue to give priority to the welfare of youths, especially Corps members, by providing them an enabling environment to discover and harness their God-given potentials,” he added.
The governor, who has repeatedly pledged support for the NYSC, also reaffirmed that improving operations and promoting youth empowerment through social and business initiatives remain key commitments of his administration.
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Fubara urged corps members to remain disciplined, dedicated and exemplary throughout the service year, noting that their contribution is essential to state and national development.
Earlier, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Moses Oleghe, encouraged the corps members to take the orientation programme seriously, particularly the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training, security lectures and other camp engagements.
“Note that the service year is more than just a year of experience. It is a commitment to laying the groundwork for a more united and greater Nigeria,” Oleghe said.