No fewer than 2,361 members of the 2025 Batch B Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have successfully completed their mandatory one-year national service in Rivers State, while nine corps members have been directed to repeat the entire service year for various infractions.
The Rivers State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Moses Oleghe, disclosed this on Thursday during the low-key passing-out ceremony held at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt.
Oleghe said the nine affected corps members comprise seven males and two females, while 35 others — 21 males and 14 females — were sanctioned with extension of service for misconduct committed during the service year.
He urged the outgoing corps members to remain worthy ambassadors of the Scheme by upholding its core values as they advance in their careers and personal endeavours.
According to him, “Continue to uphold the ideals of the NYSC as you climb the ladder of life. Let patriotism, discipline, honesty, integrity, commitment and dedication to duty remain your guiding principles in all your pursuits.”
A breakdown of those who completed the service year showed that 941 are males and 1,420 are females, bringing the total number of those passing out to 2,361.
The State Coordinator also announced that two corps members — one male and one female — received the State Honours Award in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions to their host communities.
He expressed appreciation to Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the people of the state for providing a peaceful and enabling environment that allowed corps members to complete their service successfully.
Oleghe appealed for the continued support of the state government and residents towards the NYSC scheme.
He also noted that the 2025 Batch B Stream I service year ended without any recorded death, describing the feat as a remarkable milestone and giving glory to God for the successful completion of the exercise.
