…….Abia Orders Immediate Implementation of Corps Members’.
FIC Report (Abia State) – The strong partnership between the Federal Government’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Abia State Government has received another major boost as Governor Dr. Alex Otti directed the immediate removal of all administrative bottlenecks delaying the implementation of the approved state allowance for Corps members serving in Abia.
The Governor gave the directive while receiving the newly deployed Abia State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alhaji Yunusa Tanimu, at the Government House, Umuahia.
Expressing surprise over the delay despite his earlier approval, Governor Otti stressed that adequate budgetary provisions had already been made and ordered the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development to work with the Head of Service to ensure the immediate commencement of payments.
The Governor recalled that he had previously intervened to resolve issues relating to the verification of Corps members’ Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), insisting that no further administrative hurdle should prevent the implementation of the approved allowance.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of Corps members, Governor Otti acknowledged their invaluable contributions to education, healthcare and community development across the state, noting that his government would continue to provide every necessary support to make their service year rewarding.
He also welcomed the new State Coordinator, assuring him that Abia remains a peaceful and hospitable state where every resident is treated as an indigene irrespective of state of origin.
Earlier, the new NYSC State Coordinator, Alhaji Yunusa Tanimu, lauded both the Federal Government’s NYSC Scheme and the Abia State Government for their shared commitment to youth development and national service.
He appealed for the speedy implementation of the approved state allowance and commended Governor Otti for numerous interventions that have significantly improved the welfare of Corps members in the state.
According to him, the NYSC has benefited immensely from the Governor’s people-oriented policies, including the comprehensive renovation of Corps members’ hostels and the multi-purpose hall at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna; construction of internal roads within the camp; installation of solar-powered streetlights; approval of funds for enhanced feeding, generator fueling and orientation logistics; approval of enhanced state allowance for Corps members; provision of a new NYSC State Secretariat; and approval of funds for furnishing the new office.
Alhaji Tanimu further congratulated Governor Otti on his remarkable achievements in infrastructure, economic development, peace and good governance, assuring him that the Federal Government’s NYSC would continue to partner with the Abia State Government in promoting national unity, youth empowerment and sustainable development.
The meeting underscored the importance of the NYSC as one of the Federal Government’s foremost nation-building institutions and highlighted the value of effective collaboration between the Federal and State Governments in improving the welfare of Corps members while enhancing national development.
Abiakam Gloria Ify
HOC FIC Umuahia Abia State.
15th July,2026.
