The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has urged Corps Members to join in the campaign of promoting made-in-Nigeria goods in order to salvage the present economic situation. 

This was conveyed in the Governor's speech at the Swearing-in/Inauguration of Batch B Stream 2 NYSC Members deployed to Imo State. The governor was represented by his Deputy, Eze Madumere.

Nigeria economy has been in recession since 2016.  Mr Madumere said that Buying Made in Nigeria products would boost Nigeria's economy to growth and sustainable development.

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“The initiative will not only encourage Nigerian investors but will spur other Nigerians to put to work their ingenuity in bringing solutions to Nigerian myriad problems since there will be a guaranteed market thereby saving foreign exchange,” he said.

The deputy governor, Mr. Eze Madumere asked the corps members to support the Imo State government in its Back to Land Policy, which is one of the State government’s effort to boosting agricultural activities and agro-allied business in the State.

He reminded the corps members deployed to Imo State of the essence of NYSC scheme, which remains unity, love, patriotism and spirit of brotherhood.

Mr Madumere further assured the corps members that the Okorocha-led administration in the state was committed to ensuring that the corps members were comfortable throughout their service year.

Earlier in his address, the State Coordinator of the NYSC scheme in Imo State, Mr Olugbodi James, highlighted that the orientation course was organised to promote discipline, encourage positive attitude and introduce them to available skills and ventures through noble skills acquisition, entrepreneurial development.

He appreciated the State Government for numerous projects created for the scheme, informing the corps members that governor Okorocha had promised to build extra two structures as requested by the scheme.