NYSC Programme Strengthens National Unity — Fintiri

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has praised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a crucial tool for fostering national unity, integration and peace among young Nigerians from various ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Addressing 1,428 corps members on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the commencement of the 2026 Batch C, Stream I Orientation Course at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Fintiri emphasized the program's role in enabling young Nigerians to comprehend and value the nation's diversity, forge enduring friendships, and deepen the sense of national identity.

Represented by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, the governor stressed that the NYSC offers young Nigerians a rare chance to grasp the country's multifaceted nature, cultivate enduring friendships, and reinforce the threads of national pride. He implored the corps members to embody the principles of patriotism, discipline, tolerance, diligence, selflessness, and service to humanity throughout their mandatory national service.