Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed the reconstruction and upgrade of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp located in Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit-Antai Local Government Area.
The announcement was made during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members, held at the NYSC Permanent Camp on Friday. Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerete Ekanem, the governor also approved the establishment of Youth Friendly Hubs in all 31 local government areas of the state. These hubs will be equipped with solar power and full internet connectivity.
Governor Eno further urged corps members assigned to the hubs to bring their expertise to support the initiative.
These initiatives are coming after the Governor recently announced an upward review in the allowances of corps members serving in the state to N20,000, as all corps members from the state serving in other states of the federation.
He said, ”My administration has approved the reconstruction of a state-of-the-art orientation camp for corps members. In addition, we have increased the state allowance for corps members, effective 1st of August, 2025, from N5,000 to N20,000 to all corps members posted to Akwa Ibom State as well as all Akwa Ibom State corps members serving across the nation. We will continue to partner with the NYSC to ensure your welfare.
”I understand the value of youth engagement, my administration has also approved the construction of Youth Friendly Hubs across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state with solar power and full internet access. These hubs will need the technical expertise of corps members serving around those facilities.”
The state coordinator also thanked the state government for their continuous support to the NYSC scheme, and collaborating agencies, partners and camp officials for their steadfastness and commitment.
