Urue-Offong/Oruko Chairman Also Orders Review of Corps Members’ Accommodation
The Executive Chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Uno Etim, has approved a monthly stipend of N20,000 for each National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in the area.
Uno announced the approval on Tuesday when corps members serving in the local government paid him a courtesy visit.
He said the payment would take immediate effect, adding that the council would provide necessary support to enable the corps members to perform their duties effectively.
The chairman urged the corps members to regard Urue-Offong/Oruko as their home throughout their service year and assured them of support for their welfare and safety.
He also directed the Works Department to inspect the accommodation provided for the corps members and identify areas requiring renovation or other interventions.
Uno described the monthly stipend as a practical demonstration of his administration’s commitment to supporting young Nigerians deployed to contribute their skills and energy to the development of the local government.
He urged the corps members to remain committed to their responsibilities, assuring them that their safety, welfare and peaceful service would remain priorities of his administration.
Speaking on behalf of the corps members, the Community Liaison Officer, Ukachukwu Ifeanyi, thanked the chairman for the initiative and commended his administration’s development efforts across the local government.