The Katsina State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, has expressed satisfaction with the notable reduction in service year extensions and the significant increase in the number of corps members deployed to the state for the 2025 service year.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Katsina, Saidu described the positive trend as a reflection of improved discipline and preparedness among graduates. He attributed part of the success to the continued support of the Katsina State Government.
“The administration’s unwavering commitment to youth development and nation-building is not only commendable but truly inspiring,” he stated.
Saidu also congratulated the newly deployed corps members for completing their academic pursuits and encouraged them to see the NYSC scheme as a vital platform to contribute to national unity and development.
He disclosed that the orientation course, which began on June 11 and is scheduled to end on July 1, registered a total of 1,200 participants 500 males and 700 females.
The intensive three-week programme includes leadership and citizenship training, Man O’ War drills, lectures on national integration and civic responsibility, as well as sporting events, cultural presentations, and various social activities.
Governor Dikko Umar Radda, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, welcomed the corps members to Katsina and urged them to consider the state a second home. He assured them of the government’s full commitment to their safety and welfare throughout their service year.
