Kebbi: ‘Your safety is paramount’ - Gov Idris assures corps members

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has expressed his commitment to ensuring the safety of the 806 newly deployed National Youth Service Corps members during their mandatory one-year service in the state. This assurance was provided during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C Stream II corps members at the NYSC temporary orientation camp located in Basaura, Jega Local Government Area.

Represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Nura Fingilla, the governor emphasized that his administration will continue to collaborate with security agencies to safeguard both residents and corps members. Kebbi has experienced relative peace amidst various security challenges across the country, which the governor attributes to the cooperation among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions, and community leaders.

In addition to his safety assurances, Idris urged the corps members to remain vigilant about security issues, adhere to camp regulations, and comply with the laws of the land. He requested that they report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities promptly. With these measures in place, Idris reiterated that the welfare and security of the corps members remain paramount.