Title: Rivers Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment Date Published: 26 March 2026 Description: The Rivers State Government has restated its commitment to advancing youth development across the state, underscoring ongoing investments in programmes that support young people.The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Moses Oleghe, in Port Harcourt.Wokoma described the NYSC as a vital platform for grooming and mentoring young Nigerians into responsible leaders, noting that the scheme remains central to the state’s youth development strategy. He reaffirmed the continued support of Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the activities and growth of the corps in the state.Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Oleghe, outlined several projects supported by the Rivers State Government. These include the regular payment of corps members’ allowances, provision of an official vehicle for the zonal office, construction of a new NYSC Secretariat, and development of additional hostel facilities at the permanent orientation camp in Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area.He commended the state government for its sustained partnership and contributions to improving the welfare and operational capacity of the scheme. Attached Images: 7d5d4ba6b82cb29b1a2eb69076e4c802bac6803f03b99b1b47f2786edaf68776.jpg Attached Video: None