Governor Diri Cautions Corps Members On Lifestyle

Bayelsa State governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has welcomed 2026 Batch A, Stream 1 NYSC corps members to the state, cautioning the corps members against acts with negative consequences and bad lifestyles.

The corps members, 1,236, consist of 681 females and 555 males.

Represented by the commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Alfred Kemepado Nimizigha, Diri urged the corps members to uphold dignity, responsibility and discipline throughout their service year.

He encouraged continuous learning and skills development, especially in today’s technological era while reassuring corps members of government’s commitment to their welfare, wishing the corps members a successful and impactful service year.

He emphasised the importance of the orientation camp as a vital foundation for personal development, discipline and national dignity.

The governor advised them to see the orientation as a crucial step toward personal growth and responsible national service.

He cautioned against impulsive behaviour, emphasising that youthful energy should be guided by wisdom to avoid negative consequences.

Earlier, the NYSC state coordinator, Mr Samuel Amaramiro Pepple, urged the corps members to actively participate in all camp activities and uphold responsibility and lawfulness during their service year.

He explained the four main phases of the NYSC programme – orientation, primary assignment, community development service and winding-up/passing out – while highlighting the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme as an essential fifth component.

The event climaxed in the administration of the oath of allegiance on corps members by the state chief judge represented by Hon. Justice I. Eradiri.