By Ifeoma Aniagbado
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has received the 2026 NYSC Batch A (Stream 1) Corps members deployed to Anambra state at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka South LGA.
Receiving the Corps members onJanuary 23, Governor Soludo welcomed them into the NYSC family, and also congratulated them for offering themselves to serve their fatherland for one year, assuring them of their safety in the state during the one year national assignment.
Governor Soludo, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha-Mba, said that the Anambra State government’s vision is to create a livable and prosperous smart megacity, where people can live, learn, work, enjoy and relax.
He further said that his administration will continue to open doors for skills acquisition, innovation, and wealth creation, that 23,000 youths have been empowered with digital skills while the ongoing “One Million Anambra Digital Tribe” is targeted at empowering 1 million Anambra Youths with digital skills. We have also empowered 13,300 youths with skills and grants to the tune of N5.5 Billion Naira for business start up and expansion in the first and second phase of 1Youth 2 Skills Plus.
He commend the NYSC leadership at both national and state levels, especially the state coordinator and her team, for their dedication and professionalism.
He also advised the Corps members to participate actively in the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program, and he promised to work closely with the state coordinator and her team, to ensure a conducive environment for their service year.
In his address, the Commissioner for Youth Development, and Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Ifeatu Emeodi commended Mr. Governor for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to Youth Development, Corps welfare and inclusive governance.
He also said that the ministry will continue to partner with NYSC on Skills development to ensure that Corps members benefit from the 1 Youth 2 Skills plus programme and other youth empowerment programs of the state government.
Mr. Agha Mba further said that the current administration has consistently demonstrated strong support for the NYSC through sustained improvement in camp infrastructure, security and strategic partnerships that promote Skills acquisition and youth empowerment.
The State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Pauline Ojisua took the opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude to Governor Soludo and Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, for their unwavering support which has been instrumental in the success of the NYSC program in the State.
She said that they have successfully registered a total number of 1, 352 corps members comprising of males 608 and females 744 and promised to make their stay comfortable and productive.
Mrs. Ojisua assured the good conduct of the Corps members and their valuable impact to the growth and development of the state.
Ifeoma is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
