The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has reiterated the determination of his administration to sustain the dream of making the state the Information and Communication Technology haven of the country.

 

Governor Soludo stated this during the closing ceremony of the orientation course for the 2024 Batch A Stream One Corps members deployed to the state at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation camp Umuawulu/ Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area and urged the Corps Members to be grounded in the Information Communication Technology to be systematically engaged during their service year, especially in the areas of software engineering, Information Technology support, Information Technology security, system analysis, system design, networks and database administration as well as web and multimedia.

The governor represented by the State Commissioner for Youth Development Mr Patrick Aghamba noted that the programme will have tremendous impact on the youths as it would make them acquire digital skills, provide room for employable citizenry, reduce youth restiveness and promote peace, harmony and economic growth, even as he announced that his administration has also diversified from hydrocarbon powered street lights to sustainable solar powered ones.

 

Governor Soludo also urged the Corps members to support in creating a greener and more environmentally friendly state as NYSC members are always the vanguard for assisting government and non-government organizations to realize its dreams, pledging his continued support to the scheme morally and financially particularly, during the orientation periods.

In his speech, the Chairman, NYSC Anambra State Governing Board and the state commissioner for Youth Development Mr Aghamba represented by the President Anambra State Association of Town Unions Youth wing, Comrade Ken Okoli congratulated the Corp Member on the successful completion of the twenty-one day’s orientation course which he said has sharpened their minds on the tasks ahead, reminding them that the good people of Anambra have already prepared to warmly receive them in their various communities.

Presenting her address, the Anambra State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Blessing Iruma informed the governor that NYSC officials and the collaborating partners diligently executed the tasks assigned to them by exposing the Corps Members to sports, drills, parade, martial arts, professional and traditional lectures, cultural dance and drama, physical training, skills acquisition and other exciting activities, aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive during their service year.

She urged the Corps Members to adhere strictly to the laws of the land and the established rules and regulations of the scheme and as well, respect the cultures and traditions of their host communities, reminding them that active participation in the Community Development Service is a vital aspect of the NYSC programme and extended sincere gratitude to all their collaborative agencies, the Anambra state government, the traditional rulers of Umuawulu and Mbaukwu communities and all camp officials for their contributions for the success of the programme.