𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

By: Oriaifoh Godwins

Members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo State, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, honoured the Chairman of the local government area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, in appreciation of his exceptional hospitality, empathy and commitment to their welfare.

The Corps members, who expressed gratitude to the council chairman for his kindness and support, particularly commended him for settling outstanding arrears owed to them and providing accommodation for their use, describing the gestures as unusual and worthy of emulation.

The Corps members conveyed their appreciation during a ceremony organised in honour of the Chairman, where they acknowledged his administration's efforts to make their service year comfortable and rewarding.

Speaking on behalf of the Corps members, the Corps Liaison Officer, CLO, Corper Ayobomi, expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Momodu for the warm reception accorded them since their deployment to the local government area.

Ayobomi noted that the chairman's intervention in addressing their welfare concerns has demonstrated that he regarded the Corps members not merely as young Nigerians posted to serve, but as individuals whose well-being deserved attention and consideration.

The CLO particularly applauded the chairman's efforts towards addressing their outstanding entitlements and providing accommodation, describing the gesture as a demonstration of genuine concern for their welfare. He said the chairman's show of kindness had boosted their morale and strengthened their resolve to contribute meaningfully to the development of Esan Central during their service year.

Also speaking, the NYSC Local Government Inspector, Mrs. Edith Ebuehi, commended Hon. Momodu for his exemplary treatment of Corps members serving in the area.

Mrs. Ebuehi, who added her voice to the commendation, described the ECLG chairman as an outstanding local government administrator whose concern for the welfare of Corps members distinguished him among his colleagues.

According to her, "Among all the Chairmen of the 18 local government areas of Edo State, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu is exemplary in the way he receives and takes care of Corps members serving under his jurisdiction.

"His disposition towards their welfare, particularly his provision of accommodation and attention to their outstanding entitlements, demonstrates uncommon empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges young graduates face during their national service."

She expressed the hope that the chairman's example would encourage other local government administrators to give greater attention to the welfare of Corps members posted to their respective areas.

Responding, the Vice Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Health Izokpu, expressed delight at the Corps members' decision to recognise and appreciate the chairman's efforts.

He described the gesture as a demonstration of gratitude and mutual respect, noting that public recognition of acts of kindness could encourage leaders to do more for the people under their care.

Hon. Izokpu urged the Corps members to remain law-abiding, disciplined and committed to their assigned responsibilities, stressing the importance of professionalism, dedication and respect for constituted authority as they carried out their national service.

He also encouraged them to embrace the values of hard work, peaceful coexistence and community development, reminding them that their service year presented an opportunity to make positive contributions to their host communities.

In his remarks, the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, thanked the Corps members and the NYSC Local Government Inspector for the honour bestowed on him.

He described the recognition as an encouragement to his administration to sustain its commitment to the welfare of Corps members and other residents of the local government area.

The chairman announced a cash gift for the Corps members as a further demonstration of his appreciation for their gesture and assured them that their legitimate benefits and entitlements would receive the necessary attention.

Hon. Momodu emphasised that the welfare of Corps members remained important to his administration, adding that young Nigerians who had been deployed to serve in Esan Central deserved a welcoming environment in which they can discharge their responsibilities without unnecessary hardship.

He further assured the Corps members that Esan Central Local Government Area, and Esanland in general, was a peaceful place to live and work, urging them to feel at home and make the most of their service year.

The chairman encouraged them to establish cordial relationships with residents, respect the customs and traditions of their host communities, and participate actively in initiatives capable of improving the lives of the people.

He reiterated his administration's commitment to creating an enabling environment for Corps members to serve effectively, while expressing confidence that their contributions would support the development aspirations of Esan Central.

The ceremony ended on a note of appreciation, with the Corps members reaffirming their gratitude to the council chairman by the shouts of Superlee, Superlee, Superlee....

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