Every year, various prospective corps members across the country face challenges in locating a good and conducive place to serve and execute their primary assignments, following the posting to their state of deployment by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
Youths across the country are randomly being posted to different states; hence, it makes it difficult to locate a good place to serve. In this article, we will provide a lasting solution to the problem of locating a good place to serve in Kebbi State by highlighting the various places of primary assignments in the state, their locations, and why they are considered the best places to serve in the state.
Kebbi State is located in the northwestern region of Nigeria, and it shares borders with Sokoto and Zamfara, east and north, respectively. According to research, Kebbi State was formed and created on the 17th of August, 1991. The state is known to be created from the former Sokoto state, with 21 local government areas. The largest city in the state is home to its capital city called Birnin Kebbi.
The local government areas in Kebbi state include Aleiro, Arewa Dandi, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Bunza, Dandi, Fakai, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko/Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Suru, Wasagu, Yauri, Zuru and being it’s capital. Each and every local government area is known to be special in its own way.
The indigenous people of Kebbi State are known to be welcoming and friendly. They are mostly into farming and are part of the contributors of agriculture to Nigeria at large. Kebbi State is also known for venturing into large-scale fishing. The state is known for producing edible farm produce such as groundnuts, millet, onions, and rice crops, coupled with livestock herding of goats, cattle, and sheep.
Aside from its peaceful environment, the indigenes are welcoming and accommodating as they tend to treat Corp members with the utmost respect. However, in order to enjoy your service year in the state, it is advisable to always respect their culture, tradition and religion.
According to research, the Kebbi state government is known for providing Corp members with some form of stipend, #2,000 monthly. However, some Corp members (according to research and one-on-one interviews) have spoken up that the state government has neglected them in providing these allowances.
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Book Your Consultation NowThe state also has some beautiful tourist attraction sites for anyone visiting the state, and of which Corp members are also entitled. There is the beautiful Kanta Museum, Tomb of Sheik Abdullahi Dan Fodio, amongst others. These sites are known to be precious to the Kebbi people.
Best PPA In Kebbi State
With all the information about Kebbi State and its environment, let’s dive right in to list the best places to serve in the state, coupled with their locations.
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology—Kebbi State
One of the best places to serve as a Corp member is the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, located in the Aliero local government area in Kebbi State. This PPA is known for providing Corp members with good work experience.
- Government Day Secondary School—Kebbi State
This institution is located in the capital of Kebbi State, Birnin Kebbi. It is a public institution with a conducive work environment and atmosphere.
- Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital—Kebbi State
The Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital (SYMH) is currently located in the heart of Kebbi State, Birnin Kebbi. This hospital was built in the year 1952. It is known to have a well-equipped laboratory, which is a suitable place for medical corps members to serve in.
- Kebbi State Ministry of Education—Kebbi State
The Kebbi State Ministry of Education, located in Birnin Kebbi, is a wonderful place to serve as a corps member. This PPA tends to give exposure to the Corp member serving there. It also tends to provide some form of good connections.
- Kebbi Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) – Kebbi State
The Kebbi Broadcasting Corporation is a news platform located in Kebbi State. This is an ideal place for Corp members who studied mass communication in the university. It is known to provide better work exposure to the serving corp members in the state.
All the places of primary assignments listed above are considered to be the best in the state; however, there are still some PPAs that are considered to be among the best with possible accommodations, stipends, and good work environments.
- The Federal Medical Centre—Kebbi State
The federal medical center is located in Birnin Kebbi LGA. It is a tertiary healthcare institution providing advanced medical services, and it serves as a training center for medical professionals and corps members.
- Kebbi Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KARDA) – Kebbi State
This place is considered to be a good place to serve as a Corp member. It is located in the capital city of Kebbi State. It is an agency dedicated to agricultural development.
- Government Girls’ Secondary School—Kebbi State
The government girls’ secondary school is located in the Yauri LGA part of Kebbi State. It is a public secondary institution, meant to focus on female education. This is a wonderful place for Corp members to serve, as they are being looked up to as mentors to the pupils.
- Kebbi State Ministry of Health—Kebbi State
This is the government body, meant to oversee the health affairs of the state. It is located in the Birnin Kebbi LGA. It is a wonderful place to serve, especially for medical-related corps members.
- The Kebbi State High Court—Kebbi State
The Kebbi State High Court, located in the Birnin Kebbi LGA, is considered to be the best place any law-related corps member can serve in. This experience helps build the experience of the new wigged corp member.
All the places of primary assignments are considered to be the best in Kebbi State. However, we advise you as a Corp member to always adhere to the following rules and regulations:
- Be punctual at work.
- Dress appropriately.
- Respect the staff and management of the institution or organization of which you serve.
- Avoid leaving before the dismal or closing hours.
You are set to enjoy your stay in your various places of primary assignments if you can adhere to these rules and respect the culture of the people in the state. Endeavor to visit the PPA of your choice in person before signing your acceptance letter. Thank you for reading this article.
