Iruma said while 14 persons distinguished themselves and got recognition, 42 others defaulted and have been recommended for sanctions ranging from two weeks extension to outright repeat of service.
The coordinator urged the governor to come to the rescue of the Scheme by executing control works to check gully erosion menace that was threatening the massive facility.
“I present to you these patriotic youths that have completed their services in the nooks and crannies of the state and have partnered with this administration in education, health, skills acquisitions, and construction works.
“We have been receiving glowing commendations from their host communities.
“While we appreciate His Excellency’s numerous assistance to the Scheme in the State, we are still appealing for speedy intervention on the menace done by erosion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Permanent Camp,” she said.
Responding, Gov Chukwuma Soludo commended the NYSC and corps members for their contribution towards the development of the state and unity of the country.
Soludo who was represented by Mr Patrick Aghamba, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment said the state government was aware of the erosion challenges facing the scheme at the Orientation Camp.
He expressed gratitude to God for his protection upon corps members throughout the service year and congratulated them successfully completing their service year
According to him, I am in contact with professionals that will handle the landscaping, we cannot in any way watch our highly admired structures at the camp be washed away by erosion.
“It is a unique opportunity for us to appreciate the NYSC for availing us with the services of these young ones as well as bid farewell to the outgoing ones
“I wish to remark that reports received from the NYSC office and the NYSC State governing Board were all highly commendable,” he said.
Soludo regretted the death of the members of the batch who died in the course year while commiserating with the NYSC and members of the deceased family.
He said his government and the good people of the state were committed to supporting NYSC in every way possible to actualise the National development, integration and unity of Nigeria.
“We avail corps members a conducive environment for we believe that enough welfare duces optimal productivity.
Once again, I congratulate you on this achievement and wish you a journey mercy back to your loved ones,” he said