The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has cautioned corps members against allowing politicians to use them to undermine the will of the people, stressing that no temporary gain is *worth sacrificing their future.*
Governor Diri gave the charge on Friday, 6th November 2026, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C Stream II corps members at Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, Bayelsa State.
Represented by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, *Hon. Dr. Wisdom Poyeri,* His Excellency urged corps members to uphold integrity, remain patriotic and resist any form of political manipulation, particularly as elections approach.
He emphasised that their future and personal integrity must not be compromised for temporary benefits, urging them to conduct themselves as responsible citizens committed to protecting the democratic will of the people.
The Governor described the NYSC scheme as a vital platform for fostering national unity and integration, bringing together young Nigerians from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to national development.
He further noted that the orientation course was designed to prepare corps members for life beyond the camp by equipping them with essential skills, promoting teamwork and exposing them to responsibilities that would shape their personal and professional development.
Governor Diri encouraged the corps members to take full advantage of their service year by participating actively in camp activities, respecting constituted authorities and making meaningful contributions to the development of their host communities.
He urged them to embrace Bayelsa State as their home and strive to leave a lasting positive impact wherever they are posted, contributing to the growth and progress of the state.
Earlier in his address, the NYSC Bayelsa State Coordinator, *Mr. Samuel Amaramiro Pepple,* congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of their academic pursuits and their subsequent mobilisation for national service.
Mr. Pepple explained that the orientation course was structured to prepare corps members mentally and physically for the demands of the service year and life beyond national service.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Douye Diri for his continuous support and commitment to the success of the NYSC scheme in Bayelsa State.
The State Coordinator also disclosed that the camp was hosting corps members deployed to Rivers State, who were undertaking their orientation exercise alongside their counterparts in Bayelsa.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the Oath of Allegiance to the corps members by Justice I. Eradiri, formally inducting them into the National Youth Service Corps.
The event also featured a demonstration of the Centipede Walk by the Man O’ War, adding colour to the ceremony.
The swearing-in ceremony attracted representatives of service chiefs, paramilitary and law enforcement agencies, the King of Opokuma Kingdom, a representative of Kolokuma Kingdom, camp officials and jubilant corps members who took the Oath of Allegiance.
