The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Chinwe Nwachuku, has disclosed that two corps members serving in the state will repeat their service year, while two others have been granted four-month service extensions due to service-related issues.

Nwachuku disclosed on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members held at the Gombe Local Government Secretariat.

According to her, a total of 901 corps members successfully completed their national service in the state.

“The total number of corps members passing out is 901, made up of 503 males and 398 females.

“Two corps members are repeating service, while two others are having four months extension,” she said.

The ceremony witnessed a brief disruption when a stray cow wandered into the venue and nearly injured some corps members who were seated under a tree.

However, no injuries were recorded during the incident.

Nwachuku commended the outgoing corps members for their dedication, resilience, and contributions to community development projects throughout their service year.

“A year ago, you answered the call to national service and embarked on a journey filled with expectations, challenges, learning experiences, and opportunities.

“Today, you stand proudly as individuals who have completed this noble national assignment with courage, resilience, discipline, and commitment,” she said.

She encouraged the corps members to take advantage of the skills acquired through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to become self-reliant and create opportunities for themselves.

The NYSC coordinator also cautioned them against travelling at night and engaging in activities capable of tarnishing the image of the scheme.

She subsequently declared the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II service year officially closed.