Kwara swears in 2,550 corps members for 2026 Batch A Stream 1 orientation exercise

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus

The Kwara State Government has sworn in 2550 corps members for the 2026 Batch A Stream 1 Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps.

Chief Judge of the state, Justice Abiodun Adebara administered the oath of allegiance to the corps members at the swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp inside the Kwara State Polytechnic on Friday in Ilorin.

Kwara Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said the security of lives and properties of all citizens in Kwara remained the top priority of his government.

The governor represented by his deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi said his administration will continue to rely more expediently on its security apparatus to ensure the safety of all corps members in the State.

”While we will continue to do this, you must note that the security of lives and properties does not lie on the government only, you must also do all in your capacity to stay safe.

”Do not engage in night travels and follow the guidelines of the NYSC concerning travels so that everyone involved in your development including yourself and your parents can be safe,” he said.

The governor urged the corps members to strive to make their service year a unique one, by investing in themselves and by also creating positive impacts in this state.

He said the government will continue to provide the enabling environment for them to discharge their duties and serve the nation diligently.

The Commissioner for Youths Development, Mr Shehu Ndanusa urged the corps members to explore the state for it’s boundless opportunities for young people to maximize their talents, skills, and innovative ideas.

”I want to enjoin you to tap into these opportunities and carve an enviable life for yourself.

”While in camp, you will be exposed to the skill acquisition and entrepreneurship programme, I want to encourage you to embrace this programme in order to live a financially independent life after service.

”The Skill Acquisition programme of the NYSC is a hub of preparation, as learning a skill in this present time, with a veritable digital presence is a precursor for wealth.

”But while you are acquiring skills, and taking opportunities, your primary responsibilities is to the nation and by extension, the state.

“Strive to render selfless service in your places of primary assignment and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of your host communities and distinguish your yourself in service,” he said.

NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Joshua Onifade while explaining the composition of the corps members said they were from both Kwara and Lagos orientation camps.

”Kwara has 532 males and 559 females, making 1082, while Lagos has 340 males and 1128 females, making 1468.

”Our youths are exposed to this layer of patriotism so they can be acquainted with the oath of our heroes past who through the challenges laid before them, ensured the greatness of Nigeria.

”The orientation course has recently seen some changes to reflect present realities, in order to inculcate a sense of patriotism in all course participants, by teaching them to uphold the national values and moral uprightness,” he said.