Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in the state of adequate protection.
He said his administration would continue to work with security agencies to guarantee their safety and welfare.
Mutfwang gave the assurance during the formal opening and swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation Course at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, WAYE Foundation, Doi-Du, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and Chairman of the NYSC Plateau State Governing Board, Miaphen, the governor said the protection of corps members remained a priority of his administration.
He said, “The protection of corps members remains a priority of my administration.”
He added that the state government was working closely with security agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen security across Plateau State.
Mutfwang urged the corps members to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to security guidelines throughout their service year.
He charged them to contribute meaningfully to national development through impactful community service in their respective host communities.
The governor further urged the corps members to promote national unity by respecting Nigeria’s ethnic, religious and cultural diversity, while appreciating the customs and traditions of their host communities.
In further demonstration of his administration’s support for the NYSC scheme, Mutfwang donated N5m to welcome the corps members to Plateau State and support the orientation exercise.
Separately, Miaphen donated an additional N1m on behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in appreciation of the NYSC Plateau State Dance Troupe for its impressive performance during the ceremony.
Earlier, the Plateau State Coordinator of NYSC, Jonathan Yavala, charged the corps members to uphold the dignity of the NYSC uniform.
He urged them to demonstrate discipline, tolerance, humility, respect and patriotism throughout their service year.
Yavala further urged the corps members to participate actively in the orientation course, build meaningful relationships across cultural boundaries and deploy their knowledge, skills and experiences towards addressing developmental challenges in their host communities.
