Lawal Turawa, the state coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kebbi State, has revealed that Yusuf Ege Olaide, a corps member serving in Kebbi State, has passed away.
The state coordinator disclosed this on Thursday during the swearing in ceremony on Batch A stream I at the NYSC permanent camp, Dakingeri.
Turawa praised the state government for sending a delegation to Lagos State to condole with the family.
”This was in additional to a kind approval of a sum of N500,000 for the family of the deceases to facilitate the funeral rites,” he said.
Turawa requested for two Hilux vehicles and ambulance for the movement of the staff of the scheme and provision of toilet facilities at the camp Clinic at the NYSC permanent site.
Speaking earlier, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu charged the new corps members to learn various skills during their staying in the camp.
”I encourage you to take these skills and experience that you are going to learn and give your best to imbibe the values of leadership, courage and resourcefulness, which Will serve you well during your assignment,” he said.