.…Says Obubra NYSC Camp Overstretched, Needs Urgent Renovation
The Cross River Government has approved the temporary relocation of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp from Obubra LGA to Akamkpa LGA for comprehensive renovation.
The Secretary to State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, announced decision in statement issued on Thursday in Calabar.
He said Gov. Bassey Otu approved relocation to facilitate remodelling, renovation and upgrading of existing camp facilities.
Owan-Enoh explained that Obubra camp had become overstretched after serving NYSC scheme for several years, requiring urgent government intervention.
“The Obubra camp had become overstretched after serving NYSC scheme for several years, necessitating urgent government intervention,” he said.
He said planned renovation would modernise facilities and provide corps members with safer and more conducive environment during orientation.
Government designated University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Awi, Akamkpa, as temporary host for orientation exercise.
According to Owan-Enoh, university had been assessed and found suitable to accommodate corps members throughout temporary relocation.
He listed available facilities to include hostels, water supply, electricity, parade ground and adequate security infrastructure.
Government stressed that relocation was temporary, assuring stakeholders that orientation camp would return to Obubra after renovation.
Announcement follows earlier criticism of camp’s deteriorating condition by Mrs Nkoyo Toyo, member of African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Toyo had condemned dilapidated state of facilities and called for their renovation to improve conditions for corps members.
Owan-Enoh appealed to stakeholders to support initiative, describing it as part of government’s investment in infrastructure and youth development.
He reiterated government’s commitment to improving facilities for corps members while ensuring temporary relocation would not disrupt NYSC orientation programme.
