By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has rewarded nine Corps members who distinguished themselves during the course of their one year service to the nation.

The reward prize of N1 million and laptops was shared among the outstanding 2018 Batch ‘C’ set corps members with the first position carting away N200,000.

While the second and third position were awarded with N150,000 and N100,000 and laptop each, the other six beneficiaries were rewarded with N100,000 respectively.

In his speech, the state NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Kehinde Aremu, who represented the state governor said the awards were in recognition of the immense contributions of the ex-corps members to the development of the state.

He said: “Governor Obiano is very grateful to you for your contribution to the development of the state. While others were playing, you were working. It's just proper to recognize whoever that makes sacrifices.

“We found you outstanding for not just being role models to your colleagues, but to other youths in the state. Whatever your hands find doing, keep doing it well.

“As your father, I want you to know that you're carrying a burden and a responsibility. You're now ambassadors of the state and the NYSC.

“There are certain things you want to do, you ask yourself, what will the state and NYSC say if they find me doing it? Let that always be your watchword.”

Aremu described the award as a burden and responsibility, even as enjoined the awardees to view themselves as ambassadors of both the state and the scheme.

While noting that the governor’s reward was just the beginning, he assured the beneficiaries that their names had been forwarded to Abuja for recognition at the national level.

He added: “I’m sure most of you were surprised to receive our call. Expect to go to the villa soon. Having started on the part of hard work and diligence, never depart from it.

“It’s our expectations that you'll assume greater responsibility to grow and defend yourselves and the scheme wherever you find yourselves.”

In his response on behalf of the awardees, the first prize winner, Amune Vera, hailed the governor for the honor, as well as the NYSC management for providing the platform and prayed God to reward them immensely.

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