By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Chinyere Ekwe has said the corps in its 50 years of existence, has contributed immensely to national unity and development.
Ekwe made the observation on Monday in Uyo, after a road walk exercise by management, staff and corps members across major streets in Uyo metropolis. being part of the activities making NYSC’s 50 years of existence
The State Coordinator added that in the last fifty years, NYSC has contributed its quota to the development of the nation in the areas of agriculture, education, healthcare, community development and economy, among others.
“I am most delighted to inform you and the general public that NYSC is celebrating 50 years on May 22. NYSC is 50 and still counting. We are strong, united and have been developing the nation in so many ways and we will continue to do that by God’s grace.
“NYSC has impacted on the nation in healthcare, education, agriculture, community service and in all facets of the economy. NYSC will continue to be there, the young men and women are doing great.
“We are all going to participate in this celebration because it is a thing of joy. The theme of the Golden Jubilee celebration is, “Five Decades of Fostering National Unity and Development”, Ekwe said.
She added that NYSC should be celebrated for promoting national unity and integration, development of education, healthcare delivery, as well as social and infrastructure development.
She said that during the celebration, corps members would be given opportunity to showcase their skills on what they have produced through Skills Acquisition Entrepreneurship Development programme (SAED) to members of the public.
According to her, other activities lined up for the celebration includes, anniversary lecture, exhibitions, novelty football match, Jumaat Service, visit to orphanage home, NYSC Golden Jubilee Award Night and a Thanksgiving Service.
It would be recalled that the NYSC scheme was established in 1973 by former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), to foster national unity and integration.
