By Isaiah Eka
Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has urged corps members deployed to the state to embrace its culture of peace and hospitality while contributing meaningfully to the development of the state.
Eno gave the advice on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the orientation course for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Atai Local Government Area.
Eno, represented by the Deputy Governor, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, described Akwa Ibom as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful, hospitable and sought-after destinations for corps members.
The governor urged corps members to see their deployment to Akwa Ibom as an opportunity to make a lasting legacy through their primary assignments and community development service.
“We expect you to help deepen this culture of hospitality, peace and unity during your service period here,” Eno said.
He recalled that the NYSC scheme was designed to promote national unity, national integration, community development and skills acquisition among Nigerian graduates.
The governor assured the corps members of the state government’s support, particularly those who would be deployed to schools, hospitals and other critical sectors, adding that their contributions would complement efforts to advance the ARISE Agenda.
Eno said that many corps members who had previously served in the state made exceptional contributions and were rewarded for their outstanding performance.
“I want to believe that members of this batch will strive to leave indelible footprints in the course of your stay here and be correspondingly rewarded for outstanding service to our state”.
Eno charged the corps members to integrate into the local culture, build meaningful relationships and take advantage of the state’s opportunities during their service year.
The governor urged them to take the state as their own and behave well to be accepted as an Akwa Ibom person.
