The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Chinwe Nwachuku, has said two corps members serving in the state would repeat their service year, while two others were granted four-month extensions over service-related issues.
Nwachuku disclosed this on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members held at the Gombe Local Government Secretariat.
She said a total of 901 corps members successfully completed their national service in the state.
“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 was briefly thrown into confusion when a stray cow wandered into the venue and nearly injured some corps members seated under a tree.
No injury was recorded during the incident.
Nwachuku commended the outgoing corps members for their commitment and participation in community development projects during 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 urged them to make use of skills acquired under the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to become self-reliant.
The coordinator further advised the outgoing corps members against embarking on night journeys and engaging in activities capable of tarnishing the image of the scheme.
She later declared the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II service year officially closed.
