The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has commended four outstanding former corps members from the Nigerian Presidential NYSC Honours Award for their exceptional service and dedication.
The awardees were recognized for their remarkable performance in core areas of the NYSC scheme, including Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service, and Winding Up and Passing Out.
Details of the Honorees
- Akase Pati Ence Nguwasen: Served in Gombe (2021 Batch A) and hailed from Benue State
- Other notable awardees recognized nationally include:
- Nunaya Polycarp Nunaya: Served in Kwara (2020 Batch B) from Adamawa State
- Okpogbo Alvin Chinedu: Served in Cross River (2021 Batch A) from Imo State
- Dr. Ugwa Obinna Mark: Served in Cross River (2023 Batch B) from Abia State
- Rabiu Quadri Mayokun: Served in Rivers (2023 Batch C) from Osun State
Recognition and Rewards
- Automatic Employment: 200 outstanding corps members, including the four from Benue, will be employed into the federal civil service
- Cash Reward: Each honoree will receive ₦250,000
- Postgraduate Scholarships: All awardees, including 10 physically challenged ex-corps members, will receive postgraduate scholarships in any Nigerian university
- Special Recognition: 10 physically challenged ex-corps members who sustained injuries during service will receive automatic federal employment and postgraduate scholarships
President’s Praise
President Bola Tinubu praised the honorees for their patriotism, discipline, commitment, and integrity, describing them as shining examples of the youth Nigeria needs for a better future.
