The Chairman of Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Chima Boniface Njoku, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the area.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Moses Oleghe, at the Council Secretariat in Okehi on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Njoku assured that no resources would be spared to ensure corps members were well protected and supported throughout their service year.
He described the NYSC as “one of the best things to happen to Nigeria,” and emphasised the need for host communities to provide comfort and care to corps members, who are often far from their home states and families.
As part of immediate measures, the LG chairman directed the commencement of construction on a central corps members’ lodge to address accommodation challenges.
He also requested that the NYSC post corps civil engineers to his office to contribute to the ongoing infrastructural development projects across the LGA.
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Earlier in his remarks, Mr Moses Oleghe congratulated the chairman on his electoral victory and expressed deep appreciation for his administration’s support for the NYSC scheme.
The state coordinator appealed for the construction of a befitting central lodge to further enhance the safety and living standards of corps members in the area. He also pledged the scheme’s readiness to support the chairman’s developmental agenda through the deployment of specialised corps personnel.
Following the meeting, Oleghe visited the existing corps lodge located at Government Secondary School, Okehi, where he commended the corps members for their high spirits and praised the school management for their care and hospitality.
