By Zainab Bakare
The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Chinwe Nwachukwu, has disclosed that two corps members serving in the state will repeat their service year, while two others have been granted a four-month extension over service-related infractions.
Nwachukwu made the disclosure on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members held at the Gombe Local Government Secretariat.
According to her, a total of 901 corps members successfully completed their national service in the state, comprising 503 males and 398 females.
“The total number of corps members passing out is 901, made up of 503 males and 398 females. Two corps members are repeating service, while two others are having four months extension,” she stated.
The ceremony witnessed a brief moment of panic after a stray cow wandered into the venue and nearly injured some corps members seated under a tree. No injuries were recorded during the incident.
Nwachuku commended the outgoing corps members for their dedication and contributions to community development projects throughout their service year.
“A year ago, you answered the call to national service and embarked on a journey filled with expectations, challenges, learning experiences and opportunities. Today, you stand proudly as individuals who have completed this noble national assignment with courage, resilience, discipline and commitment,” she said.
She also encouraged the corps members to utilise the skills acquired under the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to become self-reliant and productive members of society.
The NYSC coordinator further advised them against embarking on night journeys and engaging in activities capable of tarnishing the image of the scheme.
She subsequently declared the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II service year officially closed in Gombe State.
