Worried by a report of non implementation of his earlier directives, Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti has directed the removal of all administrative bottlenecks delaying the implementation of the approved allowances of the members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the State.
Governor Otti who handed down the directives while receiving a delegation of the New State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Yunusa Tanimu, expressed surprise that the payment has not started.
While disclosing that he had approved and made adequate provisions for its payment, the Governor also directed the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development to liaise with the Head of Service and ensure immediate implementation.
” I am surprised that the extra allowance that I approved had not been implemented. I am surprised about that.
“Please, can you (Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development) ensure that whatever it is, it has to be dealt with immediately.
“Because the last time, I was told it’s about BVN, and I’m sure I tried to solve it. So, if there is any other problem, please, can you get the Head of Service to solve it,” he said.
He reiterated that anyone living and doing business in Abia state is regarded as an indigene of the State, emphasizing that there is no State of origin in Abia State under his administration.
Governor Otti who congratulated the new State Coordinator on his posting, appreciated the contributions of the NYSC members to the success of his government, and assured that government would do whatever it can do to make their stay comfortable.
In his address, the newly posted State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) , Alhaji Yanusa Tanimu said he came to familiarise with the Governor having assumed duty as the NYSC State Coordinator in Abia State recently.
Alhaji Tanimu appealed for the full and expeditious implementation of the State allowance approved for Corps members in Abia State .
He congratulated the Governor, on his numerous accomplishments in the State, especially in the areas of infrastructural development as well as other policies and projects that are geared towards advancing the economic prosperity, peace and stability of the State.
“I am pleased to place on record the fact that NYSC is a beneficiary of the people-oriented strides of the Abia State Government under your purposeful leadership.
“Today, I stand here to once again express our profound gratitude for the following remarkable gestures: Comprehensive renovation of Corps members’ hostels and multi-purpose hall at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna;
“Construction of internal roads in the Camp; Provision of solar-powered street lights in the Camp; Approval of funds for the augmentation of Corps members’ feeding, fueling of power generators and other logistics for the conduct of Orientation Courses; Approval of enhanced allowance for Corps members serving in the State; and Provision of new office accommodation for the NYSC Secretariat in the State capital. In addition, we have been reliably informed that His Excellency has approved funds for the supply of furniture to the new office,” Alhaji Tanimu stated.
He assured the Governor that, NYSC remains committed to contributing to the progress and development of Abia State and Nigeria.
