Governor Umaru Dikko Radda of Katsina State has called on outgoing members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to consider settling in the state, highlighting opportunities in its civil service and business landscape.
Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of the 2025 Batch A, Stream I corps members, the governor described Katsina as a welcoming destination for career growth and investment.
“Katsina State is a home of hospitality and heritage,” Radda said, urging the corps members to embrace the state as their “home away from home” and explore long-term prospects within its economy.
A total of 833 corps members were awarded their Certificates of National Service (CNS) during the ceremony, marking the completion of their one-year mandatory service.
In his remarks, the NYSC State Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, encouraged the corps members to leverage skills gained through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. He advised them to pursue entrepreneurship and self-reliance instead of depending solely on limited white-collar job opportunities.
The event also recognised outstanding service, as four corps members—Musa Suleiman, Adebayo Shola Philip, Fatimah Shuaibu Azaharaj, and Latifat Yusuf Bola—received Certificates of Honour for impactful community development projects.
Additionally, Faith Jijingi, Patience John, and Shalom Abiatha were presented with letters of commendation for their dedication and exemplary conduct throughout their service year.
However, the NYSC authorities confirmed disciplinary actions against four corps members, who were penalised with service extensions and abscondment sanctions in accordance with the scheme’s bye-laws.
