A total of 1,450 corps members posted to Benue State were sworn in on Tuesday at Wannue, the headquarters of Tarka Local Government Area of the state.

This is as the State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia assured the batch B Stream 1 Corps Members deployed to the State of safety and security in the course of their national assignment.

The governor who was represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Terkimbi Ikyange said that despite the high level of Insecurity in the country, with Benue State inclusive, his administration will ensure that the security of Corps Members is prioritized.

He said, “Let me quickly allay your fears and assure you that as a government, we are poised to ensure that your security is guaranteed all through your stay in the State.

The Governor further stated that the NYSC as a strategic Institution for nation-building and national integration which has the full capacity to positively impact in the economic growth of Nigeria.

He also urged the corps members to follow the laudable footsteps of the founding fathers of the scheme by contributing their quota to national development.

Speaking earlier, the Coordinator, NYSC Benue state, Mr Abe Dankaro Ashumate commended for his magnanimity, love and good welfare packages for the Corps Members serving the State.

He particularly thanked the Governor for accommodating the 2024 Batch A, stream 2 Corps Members for a day at Government House after the orientation course, and also appreciated the payment of State Allowance of Fifteen Thousand Naira(N15,000) on a monthly basis to Corps Members and One Hundreds Thousand Naira (N100,000) to Corps Doctors.

Mr. Abe further commended the Governor’s effort towards erosion control within the camp through the release of funds for the commencement of construction of roads and drainages within the camp.

The oath of allegiance was administered by Hon. Justice A.I Ityonyiman.