In a heartwarming show of love and unity, Nwako Bariagara Bridget, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member from Rivers State, has successfully completed a personal Community Development Service (CDS) project that is nothing short of remarkable. Serving in Jigawa State as part of the 2023 Batch C2, Bridget identified a pressing need in her community and made it her mission to bring stability and safety to the residents.
Jigawa State often experiences heavy rainfall, which poses a severe threat to the structural integrity of mud houses. Many homes in the community had already collapsed, while others were on the verge of giving way. Witnessing this, Bridget took it upon herself to act.
> “Due to rainfall in Jigawa State, many mud houses collapsed while some were about to. The reinforcement was according to the complaints made by the occupants of the houses. The commissioning was yesterday.”
Her project was driven by the need to save lives and properties, ensuring that families had a safe place to call home once more.
> “The main objective of this project was to save lives and properties. Because before this, these people had no place to lay down their heads, but now they can. Secondly, I’m calling for unity and love among us. I’m from Rivers State by origin but served in Jigawa State.”
During the commissioning ceremony, Bridget shared her gratitude for the success of the project and the smiles it brought to the residents’ faces.
> “I’m grateful to God Almighty for seeing me this far and that I was able to reinforce 8 mud houses out of 10 in this economy. The smile on their faces means a lot to me.”
But Bridget’s message didn’t stop with her achievements. She also took this moment to call on Nigerian youths and leaders, encouraging a spirit of unity across regional lines.
> “I’m calling out all our youths and leaders that love and unity matter for a country to grow. Let’s stop fighting each other or being biased in our treatment towards one another because of our regional differences. Together we stand.”
Bridget’s actions have not only helped the local community in Jigawa but have also highlighted the importance of compassion, unity, and mutual respect across Nigeria. Her example stands as an inspiration, reminding us that true development comes from shared values and support across regions.
Her story is a testament to the power of individuals, even in the face of economic hardship, to bring positive change to others’ lives.
May God bless every hands that will share this. Let’s show her some love.
Peoplesmind
