25/04/2026
Gov. Oborevwori Urges Corps Members to Acquire In-Demand Skills
The Delta State Governor, Hon.(Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged Corps Members deployed to the State to embrace skills acquisition as a pathway to self-reliance and national development.
The Governor gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, Dr. Kingsley Emu, he emphasized the need for Corps Members to acquire relevant and in-demand skills that would make them productive and competitive in today’s evolving economy.
According to him, discipline, dedication, and commitment to the service of the nation remain essential virtues expected of every Corps Member. He noted that Nigeria places great hope in their collective efforts toward building a stronger and more prosperous nation.
In a demonstration of the State Government’s commitment to the welfare of Corps Members, the Governor donated 10 cows and 200 bags of rice to complement camp feeding. He further assured them of sustained government support, announcing plans to commence the rehabilitation of the camp’s multipurpose hall, construction of a new borehole, and the provision of 1,000 mattresses to improve their living conditions.
A total of 2,614 Corps Members took the Oath of Allegiance, administered by Justice Onome Marshall Umuokoro, who urged them to remain law-abiding and uphold the ideals of the NYSC scheme throughout their service year.
Earlier in his welcome address, the State Coordinator of NYSC Delta State, John Vandi T. Kwaghe, warmly received the Governor’s representative, and other distinguished guests to the ceremony. He commended the Corps Members for their resilience, discipline, and commitment since their arrival at the orientation camp.
Mr. Kwaghe also expressed appreciation to the State Government for its continued intervention in improving camp infrastructure. He, however, appealed for additional support, particularly in the provision of an ambulance, a utility vehicle for emergency response, a 150 kVA generator and an additional borehole to enhance water supply within the camp.
The ceremony featured colourful highlights, including the symbolic oath-taking exercise and a Man O’ War tug-of-war display both of which drew admiration from guests and Corps Members alike, adding excitement and significance to the occasion.