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Governor Bago Pledges N5 Billion for NYSC Camp and N200,000 Bonus for Corps Members
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has revealed plans to invest N5 billion in constructing a permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.
He also announced a gift of N200,000 for each of the Batch B Stream I corps members posted to Niger State, aiming to make their stay more comfortable. Additionally, the governor provided 20 cows and a trailer load of rice. This announcement was made on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Paiko, Niger State. Bago stated, “All corps members serving in Niger State today are entitled to a N200,000 bonus from Niger farms.
“So, each of you has N200,000; I understand you’re about 1,600. So we are going to credit your account with N200,000. This is to give you comfort to stay in Niger State.
“We want to build a brand new NYSC camp. So, Niger State is putting N5 billion to build a new NYSC camp for you.” According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor also promised automatic employment for corps members in the medical field after completing their service.
The statement added, “While reassuring them that the state government will ensure the security and well-being of the corps members, the governor used the medium to call on them to key into his agricultural revolution in the state, adding that the state government will support anyone who is willing to engage in farming through Niger Foods Limited.”
A total of 1,301 corps members were reported to have been posted to the state under the 2024 NYSC Batch B Stream I Orientation Course.
The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima AbdulMalik, represented by Justice Mariya Ismail, administered the oath of allegiance to the corps members.
The Gombe State Government has shown support for Borno State following severe flooding. Gombe’s Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, currently abroad, sent a delegation led by Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau with a N100 million donation for flood relief.
The delegation visited Maiduguri, offering condolences and support at the Government House and Shehu of Borno’s palace. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum thanked Gombe for the aid, promising to use it effectively. The delegation also toured the flood-affected areas and prayed for the victims.
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, revealed that he rejected requests from Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to endorse PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo for the governorship election, choosing to remain neutral.
This comes amid accusations from PDP stakeholders, including state Chairman Anthony Aziegbemhin, who have called for the redeployment of Edo’s Resident Electoral Commissioner. Aziegbemhin alleges that the REC’s ties to Wike could compromise the election. Wike has denied these claims, emphasizing his neutrality in the race.
In a hilarious moment, a cab driver pretended to be in a deep sleep after ramming into an SUV. Eyewitnesses were amused as the driver, seemingly in an attempt to avoid responsibility, closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat, feigning unconsciousness. The scene quickly went viral, sparking laughter and disbelief on social media over the driver’s unusual reaction to the crash.
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