Maiduguri, Aug. 26, 2023 – Borno State Gov. Babagana Zulum on Saturday donated N36.4 million cash to the 1,215 youth corps members posted to the state for the national service.
Each of them is to receive N30,000.
The governor announced the donation while on a visit to the NYSC orientation camp.
Zulum also donated 100 bags of rice, 10 cows, 10 bags of 100 kg beans and 10 gallons of cooking oil for a special meal to be prepared for the youth corps members during their ongoing three-week orientation camp.
“We want to extend palliatives to members of the National Youth Service Corps.
“Each one of you will receive the sum of N30,000. That amount will be credited to your accounts as soon as your bank details are provided to me.
“In addition to that, we have provided you with 100 bags of rice, 10 bags of 100kg beans, 10 gallons of cooking oil and 10 bulls.”
Zulum advised the corps members to adhere to camp rules and live peacefully among themselves.
“I want you to be dedicated and loyal to constituted authorities.
“Make friends in this part of the country so that together we can build a prosperous Nigeria with sustainable economic growth and development.”
Zulum thanked the Federal Government for improving the security situation in Borno State which enabled the return of NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri after 13 years of suspension. (GBN)
