25/05/2026
*CORPS MEMBER FAITH AKOR COMMISSIONS RENOVATED TOILET FACILITY IN GOVERNMENT DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL KAREWA*
The NYSC Community Development Service remains one of the key programmes of the scheme, encouraging Corps members to identify needs within their host communities and provide lasting solutions.
Corps member Faith Akor, AD/2B/0261 serving at Government Day Secondary School Karewa, successfully executed her second community development project through the renovation and commissioning of a toilet facility in the school to promote hygiene, dignity, and a healthier learning environment for both students and their teachers.
The event was attended by the Schedule Officer Mr. Monday Ethan, Zonal Inspector Mr. M. Chinedu, Principal Mr. Johnson Samari, Vice Principals of both the Junior and Senior Sections, representative of the Commissioner of Health Mrs. Agnes, the State Coordinator of Girls Get Equal Adamawa State Chapter, the founder of Elgothrim Concept, Explore Lead Global, founder of Sisterhood Haven, representative of the District Head, sponsors, philanthropists, students, and other invited guests.
Sponsors and supporters of the project included Logistics For Me, Rise and Reclaim Youth Initiative, alongside other contributors who supported the success of the programme.
In her welcome address, Faith Akor appreciated everyone present and stated that she saw a need within the school and decided to contribute her quota toward solving it. According to her, the project goes beyond environmental hygiene alone, as it also represents dignity, resilience, courage, and creating a safe environment for students, especially the girl child.
Speaking during the programme, the Principal Mr. Johnson Samari expressed gratitude and stated that he continually thank God for not rejecting Faith Akor when she was first posted to the school. He encouraged other Corps members to emulate her dedication to community development.
The Junior Secondary Principal Mrs lovely, also commended Faith Akor’s resilience and wished her success in her future endeavors and appreciated the NYSC scheme for posting her to GDSS karewa.
Representative of the Rise and Reclaim Youth Initiative and one of the sponsors, appreciated the proper use of resources and encouraged the school to maintain the facility.
The Zonal Inspector Mr. M. Chinedu praised Faith Akor’s commitment to community development and invited students from both the Junior and Senior Sections to share their thoughts on the project.
The students appreciated both her previous and current projects, stating that the toilet facility was previously in poor condition and thanking Faith Akor for bringing the renovation to reality.
Mr. Chinedu concluded by stating that Faith Akor truly represents the values of the NYSC scheme through impactful service. He encouraged the school to maintain the facility and expressed hope of returning for even bigger project commissioning in the future.
The programme ended with the official commissioning of the renovated toilet facility as Faith Akor appreciated NYSC, members of the SDGs CDS Group, sponsors, dignitaries, and all students present for their support towards the successful ex*****on of the project.
