By Elizabeth Tanko
Jalingo, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended the Nigerian Army for its sustained fight against terrorism and other criminality in Taraba State, seeking strengthened collaboration with 10 Division to enhance the safety of corps members.
The commendation was made by the Area Director, NYSC North East Area Office 2, Mr. Odoba Oche, during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 10 Division and Commander, Operation MOUNTAIN WATCH, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, at Headquarters 10 Division, Jalingo, Taraba State.
This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 10 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
Mr. Oche, who oversees NYSC activities in Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States, thanked the Army for securing orientation camps and ensuring the safety of corps members, particularly during movement to their places of primary assignment.
He recalled that the NYSC was established in 1973 to foster national unity, integration and peaceful coexistence, describing the Scheme as an enduring legacy of military leadership.
“The Scheme has continued to inculcate discipline, patriotism and national consciousness among Nigerian youths,” Oche said, while soliciting continued collaboration in safeguarding corps members.
Responding, Maj Gen Nnebeife described the NYSC as a critical partner of the Nigerian Army in promoting national unity and integration.
He noted that both institutions share a common commitment to patriotism, national cohesion and service to the nation, stressing that the establishment of the NYSC demonstrated the military’s longstanding commitment to fostering unity among Nigerians.
The GOC explained that 10 Division was established in July 2026 as part of the Nigerian Army’s expansion from eight to twelve Divisions to enhance operational effectiveness and security.
He assured the Area Director of the Division’s commitment to protecting lives and property, particularly the safety of corps members during orientation exercises and movement to their places of primary assignment.
He further noted that the permanent Headquarters of the Division is situated close to the NYSC orientation camp, thereby enhancing security cooperation.
While congratulating Mr. Oche on his appointment, Maj Gen Nnebeife reaffirmed the Division’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the NYSC, assuring him of continued support towards achieving their shared objectives of national unity, peace and security.
