While 772 pass out, seven Gombe corps members disappear

In Gombe State, 772 members of batch B stream I corps have completed their national service; three were granted extensions, while seven were reportedly reported missing.

Only 772 of the 782 participants in the National Youth Service Corps have successfully finished their service, according to information revealed by Gombe State Coordinator Chinwe Nwachuku on Thursday during a low-key passing out ceremony for the batch.

According to Saturday PUNCH, this is a follow-up to the different crimes that the individuals involved have committed.

“Three have had their service extended, and seven have absconded,” she stated. 772 remaining to be passed out.

Speaking further, Nwachuku expressed her happiness to address the 772 corps members during their passing out ceremony and complimented them on accomplishing this great feat of serving Gombe State, their fatherland.

“Today marks a significant milestone in our lives. You have completed your service to the nation, and it’s time to bid farewell to this chapter of your journey. We came together as strangers, but we leave as friends, united by shared experience and memories.

“As we go our separate ways, remember that the values and skill developed during the service year will stay with you forever. Let’s hold on to the spirit of service, discipline and resilience that has defined our service year,” Nwachuku said.

Nwachuku lauded them for their active participation in Community Development Service adding “Let me at this juncture appreciate the effort of Corps Members who stood out in Community Development Service by initiating and executing viable projects in their host communities. Your efforts have complemented the effort of the Government in developing rural communities. May I on behalf of the Director – General Brig. Gen YD Ahmed, express the profound gratitude of NYSC Management for your enormous contributions that is keeping the scheme visible and relevant. May your labour of love be rewarded.”

Speaking further she urged them to be good ambassadors of NYSC, adding that, “As you venture into new horizons, let’s keep the bonds of friendship and continue to support and uplift each other. Finally, it is pertinent I charge you to be good ambassadors of the NYSC scheme. My dear children may our paths cross again and may our future be bright and prosperous. See you at the top soonest.”