At the moment, NYSC corp members across the country are seeking a good place of primary assignment (PPA) to serve, just to make sure their given task will be executed in a very convenient and conducive location.
The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) usually posts corp members to different states randomly. However, corp members posted to Akwa Ibom state are some of the luckiest, as the state is one of the best places to serve.
Akwa Ibom was created in the month of September, 1987, and it is known to be a rich oil-producing state. The state is known for being clean with friendly indigenes. Akwa Ibom state has 31 local governments, in which all the local governments are easily accessible due to the availability of good roads.
The capital, Uyo, is considered one of the most beautiful places to be in Nigeria. As a Corp member, serving or planning on serving in Akwa Ibom, it is essential to know and familiarise oneself with the 31 local government areas in the state.
These LGAs include Abak, Eastern Obolo, Eket, Esit Eket, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Obot Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Udung Uko, Ukanafun, Uruan, Urue-Offong/Oruko, and Uyo.
The government of Akwa Ibom state has put in place various measures to protect and secure the lives and properties of the corps members serving there, which makes the state one of the safest places to serve.
One beautiful thing about Akwa Ibom is that most corp members serving in government institutions, such as government schools in the state, are entitled to an extra allowance from the state called state alawee. The amount paid to the Corp members at the end of every month in Akwa Ibom is ₦5,000 (aside from the federal allowance).
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This section will be highlighting the best PPAs in Akwa Ibom state, their locations, salaries, and why they are considered the best places to serve as a Corp member.
- Cottage Hospital, Essien Udim-Akwa Ibom
The Cottage Hospital is one of the best places to serve as a medical corps member in Akwa Ibom State. It is well equipped with a friendly work environment. The cottage hospital is located at Ukana, Essien Udim. Medical Corp members are entitled to a salary of nothing less than ₦17,000 (from the health board).
- Holy Family College – Abak
The Holy Family College is also a wonderful place for Corp members to serve in Akwa Ibom. It is located at Abak, close to the Abak Secretariat. Corp members serving there are usually provided with accommodation, and they are being paid ₦5,000 (government alawee), coupled with some stipends from the school itself.
- Independence High School, Ukana
Another conducive place to serve as a corp member is the Independence High School, located at Ukana, along Abak Road, Akwa Ibom. This school is fully equipped with state-of-the-art computers for corp members to learn and build upon their computer skills in a friendly work environment.
Corp members here are entitled to an accommodation from the school, and they are usually paid ₦5,000 from the state government’s coffers.
- Okoromita Comprehensive Secondary School, Eastern Obolo
One of the best places to serve in Akwa Ibom state is the Okoromita Comprehensive Secondary School, located in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom state. This school is known for treating corp members well. They provide good accommodations for Corp members serving there. Corp members are usually paid ₦5,000 from the Akwa Ibom state government.
- Government Secondary School Afaha Eket (GSS Afaha Eket)
This school was established during the year 1962. The government school, located in Afaha Eket, Akwa Ibom state, is known for its quality educational standards. They provide Corp members with conducive accommodation. Salary paid to Corp members here is ₦5,000 (from the state government).
- Community High School, Afaha, Akwa Ibom
The community high school is another good PPA located in Afaha, Obong, Akwa Ibom. They tend to provide accommodation for corp members, and corp members serving there are entitled to the ₦5,000 from the state government in Akwa Ibom state.
- Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikot Ukana
The Community Comprehensive Secondary School is located in Nto Edino Ward, Obot Akara Local Government Area. This school provides Corp members with free and spacious accommodation for each Corp member. They tend to provide free food at intervals, which every corp member would want.
Below are other conducive Places of Primary Assignment (PPAs) for corp members serving in Akwa Ibom. These PPAs are known for being friendly to Corp members with accommodations and stipends. They include
- Infant Jesus Model International Nursery/Primary School, Oron, Akwa Ibom.
- Adiaha Obong Secondary School, Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
- Ritman University, Ikot Epene, Akwa Ibom state.
- Tower of Ivory School, Abak LGA, Akwa Ibom State.
- Mary Hanney Secondary School, Oron, Akwa Ibom state.
In conclusion, consider yourself lucky if you’ve been posted to serve in Akwa Ibom State. Generally, all the PPAs in Akwa Ibom state are considered to be friendly towards Corp members. You will definitely enjoy your stay at Akwa Ibom if you abide by the rules and regulations of the institution. And lastly, it’s advisable for you to visit your prospective PPA in person before proceeding to signing your acceptance letter.