In a bid to enhance the safety and welfare of corps members, the Bayelsa State Government has donated 400 life vests to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.
The donation was made on Saturday, 10th October, 2026, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, through the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, Hon. Dr. Wisdom Poyeri.
Receiving the items, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Samuel Amaramiro Pepple, expressed appreciation to the state government, describing the gesture as a further demonstration of its commitment to corps members’ welfare.
Pepple, who was accompanied by the Camp Director and other key officials, noted that the intervention was particularly significant due to the riverine nature of Bayelsa, where waterways remain a major means of transportation to several communities.
He said the life vests would complement existing safety measures and provide additional protection for corps members whose movements require travelling on water.
He commended the administration of Governor Douye Diri for its sustained support for the Scheme and assured that the items would be judiciously utilised for the purpose intended.
