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.