The Defence Space Administration (DSA) has urged outgoing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to uphold discipline, remain committed to excellence and pursue self-reliance as they begin the next phase of their lives.
The charge was delivered on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at a send-forth ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members held at Gen Irabor Hall, DSA Headquarters, Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Administration, the Deputy Director, Personnel Management, Group Captain A Yusuf, congratulated the Corps Members on completing their service year. He identified discipline, dedication, hard work, commitment and selflessness as essential qualities for personal growth and professional success.
Yusuf also urged them to remain responsible, productive and worthy ambassadors of the DSA in their future endeavours.
The Director, Launch Services and Space Operations, Air Commodore EO Iduh and the Managing Director DELSPACE, Brigadier General IP Bindul, similarly advised the Corps Members to sustain the standards and values acquired during their service year. They urged them to protect the reputation of the DSA and remain good ambassadors of the nation wherever their careers take them.
Also speaking, the representative of the Chief of Defence Space Administration and Director Policy, Plans and Research, Major General I Otu, commended the Corps Members for their contributions to the Administration. He encouraged them to uphold the DSA’s values while pursuing opportunities for personal development, entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
In his vote of thanks, the Corps Liaison Officer, Mr Lawrence Goodness Akachukwu, expressed appreciation to the Chief of Defence Space Administration and the entire DSA family for the opportunity to serve. He also acknowledged the mentorship, guidance and support provided to the Corps Members throughout their service year.
The ceremony featured the presentation of Certificates of Service and token of appreciation to the outgoing Corps Members by the representative of the Chief of Defence Space Administration.
