Kaduna State University (KASU) has disclosed that Andrew Paul Nkom, a 2021 architecture graduate, has been received the President’s NYSC Honour Award for his outstanding contributions during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year in Kogi State.
While commending Nkom’s achievement on its verified Facebook page, KWASU said that during his service year, he was posted to the Headquarters Command Army Records Cantonment Maintenance Group, Nigerian Army Engineers, but went beyond his official duties to address the pressing needs of the Lokoja School for the Deaf.
The university explained further that Nkom embarked on a series of life-changing projects using his professional skills to improve the school’s learning and sanitary conditions.
As part of his Community Development Service (CDS), he constructed and donated 100 wooden reading tables and chairs, giving students a comfortable and dignified space for study.
He also built a modern soak-away system to enhance sanitation, and rehabilitated the school’s dilapidated toilets, restoring hygiene, safety, and convenience for staff and students.
KASU noted that its former students’ interventions improved the school’s infrastructure and transformed its students’ daily experiences, creating an environment where learning and well-being can thrive.
“In recognition of his exceptional impact, the Kogi State Government, in partnership with the NYSC, presented Nkom with a Certificate of Honour at the end of his service year. The prestigious President’s NYSC Honour Award, one of the highest distinctions for corps members, is reserved for those whose service leaves an enduring mark on their host communities,” KASU said.
The Kaduna State University lauded the university’s management, noting that Nkom’s service was a shining example of KASU graduates raising the institution’s profile and contributing meaningfully to national development.
“Andrew Paul Nkom’s story stands as proof that with skill, compassion, and dedication, a single individual can uplift an entire community”, KASU said.
