By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has commended three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who are indigenes of the state, for exceptional performances that won them the prestigious NYSC Presidential Honour Award.
The Governor expressed his delight by hosting the three awardees at the Rivers State Government House in Port-Harcourt, the state capital, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, where he offered them immediate employment opportunities in the state civil service, or an option of scholarship for post-graduate studies in any school of their choice.
The lucky youths include Gilbert Kiaka Goodnews, who offered free ICT training to over 200 students in Bayelsa State during his national service and Barrister Worlu Aruchi Rachael, who offered free legal services and secured the release of 22 inmates from jail in Yobe State.
The third recipient of the presidential award is Jasper Deebari Uchenna, who during his national service, put up street names and signs on streets in Jigawa State.
For these selfless, exemplary and patriotic services, the trio were selected for the award.
Speaking at a reception held in their honour, Governor Wike said, “This evening, we were delighted to receive three indigenes of the State who through their selflessness became recipients of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honour Award.
“Their service to humanity is commendable as they went above and beyond the call of duty to impact society. As a result of this, they have been offered employment with the Rivers State Civil Service or scholarships for Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in any University of their choice.”