The Mayor of Awka North Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Thankgod Anago has pledged robust support for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including the establishment of corps lodges and enhanced collaboration.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports Hon. Anago while speaking during a courtesy visit by corps members and officials, vowed to address accommodation challenges, sponsor key projects, and institutionalize partnerships to bolster community development and corps welfare.
Hon. Anago, reflecting on his own experience as a former corps member, praised the scheme’s national impact and recalled NYSC’s consistent support during his tenure as caretaker chairman.
“My door is open to NYSC,” he stated, emphasizing his administration’s “great love and respect” for the agency.
The Mayor immediately agreed to host the NYSC’s 2nd Quarter HIRD program, approved plans for a corps lodge in Mgbakwu, and pledged to expedite the formation of the NYSC Local Government Committee. He also vowed to mobilize councillors and community leaders to prioritize corps welfare and security.
During the meeting at his office, the delegation outlined five priority areas for collaboration which includes; direct sponsorship of Community Development Service (CDS) projects through ward councillors; formation of an NYSC Local Government Committee; construction of corps lodges or transit camps in Mgbakwu, Amansea, and Ebenebe to ease housing shortages; engagement of community leaders in corps welfare and security; and support for the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD).
The delegation led by the Representative of the State Coordinator who is also the NYSC Awka North Local government Inspector, Mr. Godwin Okoma presented Anago with a portrait, a bound copy of the NYSC Act highlighting Section 8 (mandating LGA committees), and a compendium of CDS activities in Awka North. Corps members later received logistical support funds directly from the Mayor’s office.
