1,822 Corps Members Sworn In as Adamawa Govt Assures Security, Welfare
By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola
No fewer than 1,822 corps members under the Batch A, Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been sworn in at the orientation camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The ceremony, held on Friday, April 24, 2026, featured the administration of the oath of allegiance by Hon. Justice Balula Ikaro Ladokya, who represented the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman.
Speaking at the event, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Amos Edgar, who stood in for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, assured the corps members of their safety throughout their service year. He described Adamawa as peaceful and hospitable, noting that the state government places high priority on the welfare and security of corps members.
Edgar said the administration remains committed to providing a conducive environment for the corps members to effectively contribute to key sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and community development.
He further disclosed that the government had increased the monthly allowance of corps members to cushion the effects of economic hardship. According to him, work is also ongoing on a new NYSC orientation camp, which will soon be ready for use.
The corps members were urged to actively participate in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, described as a strategic initiative aimed at promoting self-reliance and reducing unemployment.
In her remarks, the Adamawa State NYSC Coordinator, Osoroh Caroline Chinedu, representing the Director-General of the scheme, described the orientation course as a critical phase of national service. She commended the corps members for their discipline and engagement since the commencement of the programme.
Chinedu also expressed appreciation to the state government for its continued support, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and prompt payment of the enhanced allowance.
Some of the corps members expressed satisfaction with their posting to Adamawa State, describing the environment as welcoming. They pledged to contribute positively to the development of their host communities during the service year.
