The 2019 FCT batch ‘c’
stream two corps members have been sworn in with a charge to abide by the NYSC oath
of allegiance and align with the present administration through active participation
and positive contribution to promote national unity and development.
The minister of state
FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu made the call on Monday during the swearing in
ceremony of the corps members in the orientation camp in Kubwa.
Represented by director
youth development FCT, Mrs Hajarat Olayande, Dr Aliyu congratulated them while
thanking God for seeing them through to this moment and for safe journey to the
FCT orientation camp called on them to participate fully to all the lectures
and activities .
Assuring them that the
orientation would not only be exiting , the minister said it would impart
positively on their physical fitness and mental alertness.
In her goodwill
message the chairman NYSC FCT governing
board, Hajiya Safiya Umar who was represented by deputy director youth
development FCDA Mr Kuyep Kuman said she identifies with the exercise and
programme not only because it falls within the purview of her office but
because it gives her opportunity as a mother and leader to admonish them on
life expectancies.
In her remark the NYSC
FCT coordinator hajia Walida Isa Siddique represented by assistant director
skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development, Mr Oladele Jacob appreciated
the minister for facilitating the speedy upgrade of facilities in the
orientation camp.
A total of 1694 corps members comprising of 690 males and 1004 females were administered the oath of allegiance by chief justice of FCT, Justice Ishaku Bello who was represented by justice Asma’u Akanbi Yusuf.