The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has rewarded outstanding corps members in Rivers State with cash prizes and gift items following the keenly contested Miss NYSC and Mr. Macho competition held during the 2026 Batch A Stream II orientation exercise.
Corps members in 2 Platoon emerged overall winners at the Gala Chinchin-sponsored Variety Night competition held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Nonwa-Gbam Tai, defeating other platoons to clinch the coveted Miss NYSC and Mr. Macho titles.
Speaking at the event, the Rivers State Coordinator of NYSC, Moses Oleghe, commended corps members for embracing healthy competition and actively participating in camp activities.
He noted that the competition reflected the discipline, resilience and team spirit fostered by the orientation programme.
Oleghe praised the winners for their outstanding performances, determination and consistency throughout the contest, stressing that the initiative was part of efforts by the scheme to encourage self-confidence, leadership and social engagement among corps members.
The winners of the Miss NYSC and Mr. Macho titles received cash prizes of N100,000 alongside other gift items in recognition of their achievements.
The event formed part of activities lined up to promote unity, talent discovery and youth empowerment among corps members deployed to Rivers State for the orientation course.
