ABOUT 1,900 corps members, trained as agents of change for sustainable transformation and development of host communities, passed out from the Obruba Camp yesterday. The corps members were said to have voluntarily responded to joining the community development groups, such as the HIV/AIDS PETS group, MDG Advocacy Group, Family and Community Life Group, War Against Poverty Project, Servicom, Tourism and Dance-Drama groups .

These groups are committed to employing diverse communications media, including seminar, symposia, play-lets and songs to influence behavioural change and impact upon the host communities.
According to the state coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Akinkunmi Martins, the about 1,900 corps members who registered in the 2011 ‘Batch B’ set have been effectively sensitised as change agents for grassroots development.

The NYSC helmsman was glad to note that the corps members were of good conduct in the camp, regarding it as a positive sign in behavioural change and process transformation.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the NYSC Board, Chief Raymond Obeten, had admonished the corps members to settle down for their primary assignments and avoid unnecessary journeys.
The chairman, however, assured the corps members of the youth-friendly administration of Governor Liyel Imoke, while intimating them of the peace loving nature of the people and their safety in the host communities.
With improved comfortable camp facilities, such as hostels, good lecture halls and Internet facilities, the Obubra Camp has been adjudged good by the corps members.

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