Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a stern warning to corps members deployed to the state, cautioning them against unnecessary travels that could lead to road mishaps.
The governor gave the charge during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Trakiriowei Harry ThankGod, Oborevwori lamented the alarming rate of road accidents involving corps members nationwide, describing it as a preventable tragedy that must be urgently addressed.
“I must, however, sound a note of caution. Statistics show that the leading cause of fatalities among corps members is road traffic accidents, often due to needless travel. Please, minimise your movements and embark on journeys only when absolutely necessary, with proper approvals. Remember, your families, communities, and indeed the nation have invested heavily in you. We look forward to seeing you at the end of the service year,” the governor cautioned.
Oborevwori also appealed to employers of corps members across the state to extend support to the young graduates posted to their organisations and communities.
“Kindly support these young men and women to settle down quickly. Treat them as integral members of your establishments, not as outsiders. Their talents, energy, and contributions are vital to the growth of your organisations and to the progress of our state,” he said.
Earlier in his remarks, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr John Kwaghe, urged the corps members to see their one-year national service not merely as a statutory obligation but as a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
He encouraged them to be innovative, disciplined, and community-oriented in their assignments.
“Approach your host communities with open minds, free from prejudice. Be willing to learn, serve, and innovate. Let your service embody the ideals of unity, peace, and progress,” Kwaghe stated.
