A'Ibom gov urges corps members to leave enduring legacies

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has called upon members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to make a significant and lasting impact during their service year. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch B, Stream I Orientation Course, Eno, represented by Emmanuel Akpabio, Director of Youth Development, urged the corps members to uphold and even exceed the remarkable achievements of those who served before them.

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You may also wish to know that your predecessors left remarkable legacies in various spheres of human endeavour within the state.

Governor Eno highlighted Akwa Ibom as a welcoming and tranquil state, encouraging the corps members to immerse themselves in their host communities. He stressed the importance of respecting local cultural values and aspirations, fostering a sense of integration that extends beyond their service period. "Your predecessors left remarkable legacies in various spheres of human endeavor within the state," Eno stated, adding, "It therefore behoves you to maintain and even surpass these enviable records by contributing positively to the growth and transformation of your host communities."

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It therefore behoves you to maintain and even surpass these enviable records by contributing positively to the growth and transformation of your host communities.

The governor also emphasized the role of the corps members in civic engagement, urging them to sensitize residents about their responsibilities in building an egalitarian, peaceful, and prosperous society. He encouraged them to view their postings as a valuable opportunity to serve the nation with dedication and honesty. "I therefore urge you to accept your postings as a rare opportunity to serve your fatherland with honesty, dedication and selflessness," he said.

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Your educational background, acquired skills and deployment to different parts of the state eminently qualify you to vigorously pursue these ideals.

Safety was a key concern raised by Governor Eno, who strongly advised the corps members against traveling at night. He cautioned them to only use designated motor parks and to share their travel plans with family and friends. "Almost all the lives lost in the scheme over the years resulted from night travel. Please, be wise," Eno warned, underscoring the importance of adhering to safety guidelines and utilizing emergency contact numbers when necessary.

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I therefore urge you to accept your postings as a rare opportunity to serve your fatherland with honesty, dedication and selflessness.