Eno vows to honour outstanding corps members
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has promised to personally honour National Youth Service Corps members who distinguish themselves through outstanding service during their year of national service in the state.
Eno made the commitment on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch B, Stream II NYSC Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikot Itieudung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area.
Ememobong Okon
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has promised to personally honour National Youth Service Corps members who distinguish themselves through outstanding service during their year of national service in the state.
Eno made the commitment on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch B, Stream II NYSC Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikot Itieudung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area.
The governor, who was represented at the event by his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, urged the corps members to make their service year count by leaving lasting impressions in their host communities.
He said many corps members who had previously served in Akwa Ibom State had distinguished themselves through exceptional contributions and received personal commendations and awards from him.
“Many of your colleagues who served here in the past have done exemplary and exceptional work and many have been rewarded with awards personally by me.
“We are expecting that at the end of your service year, you will be honoured in the same way because of your performance,” Eno said.
The governor congratulated the corps members on completing their orientation and urged them to approach their deployment to Primary Places of Assignment with a strong sense of responsibility.
He described Akwa Ibom State as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful and hospitable states and said its reputation had made it a preferred destination for many corps members.
Eno challenged the new batch to preserve that reputation by promoting peace, unity and goodwill throughout their service.
“Akwa Ibom is a state that is adjudged to be one of the most peaceful, hospitable and most sought-after by corps members across the nation.
“We expect you to help deepen this culture of hospitality, peace and unity during your service period here,” he said.
Eno reminded the corps members that the NYSC scheme was established not merely as a compulsory national assignment but as an avenue to strengthen national integration, community development, skills acquisition and unity among young Nigerians.
He assured them that the state government would support their efforts, particularly those deployed to schools, hospitals and other critical sectors where their skills and commitment could complement ongoing government programmes under the ARISE Agenda.
Eno also encouraged them to embrace their host communities rather than regard their deployment as a temporary inconvenience.
He urged the corps members to learn about the state’s culture, build positive relationships and make constructive use of the opportunities available to them.
“Take the state as your own and behave well so that you will be accepted as an Akwa Ibom person,” he said.
With their orientation complete and deployment ahead, the governor’s message was clear: their year in Akwa Ibom should be measured not simply by completing an assignment, but by the difference they leave behind.
