Kaduna state governor Sen. Uba Sani on Friday urged newly deployed corps members within the state to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance as they begin the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation course.
The governor gave the cost on the swearing in ceremony held on the NYSC short-term orientation camp, Authorities School, Kaduna, the place he suggested the corps members to take full benefit of the Abilities Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Improvement (SAED) programme.
He stated the programme was designed to equip younger graduates with sensible and marketable expertise that might allow them to turn into self-reliant and job-creators.
“The NYSC Scheme gives a novel platform for entrepreneurship via the Abilities Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Improvement programme, which begins proper right here in camp. I strongly urge you to take part actively in SAED and take full benefit of the coaching, assets and mentorship out there,” he stated.
In accordance with the governor, the initiative gives a possibility for corps members to accumulate expertise able to lowering dependence on white-collar jobs and creating employment alternatives for others.
Governor Sani additionally charged the corps members to stay disciplined and vigilant all through the orientation train and their service 12 months, stressing that safety remained a collective duty.
He urged them to report suspicious actions and related safety data promptly to the suitable authorities.
Earlier, the state NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Peeke Murna Dadaza, congratulated the corps members on the profitable completion of their tutorial programmes and their mobilisation for nationwide service.
She urged them to obey camp guidelines and rules and take part absolutely in all actions lined up for the orientation course.
She additionally counseled the Kaduna state authorities for its continued assist to the NYSC scheme “significantly the current renovation works and infrastructure enhancements on the short-term orientation camp.”
The governor later declared the 2026 ‘Batch A’ Stream II orientation course open after the administration of the oath of allegiance on the corps members.