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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has charged Corps Members to embrace selfless service to their host communities as they embark on the one year mandatory service to the nation.
The Governor made the call during the closing ceremony of 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream 11 orientation course for the corps members deployed to Oyo State at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin on Tuesday.
The Governor who was represented by the Hon. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, who doubles as the Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Hon. Seun Fakorede admonished corps members to make impact in their host communities.
He said they should present themselves as role models at their places of primary assignment.
He said, “As you are moving into the nooks and crannies of Oyo State, you should be ready to make your impact felt in your host communities by embarking on projects that would add value to their lives. Leave a legacy in your various host communities by rendering selfless service to the people.
“the younger ones have a lot to learn from you. Make sure you influence their lives positively. Be diligent, dedicated and law abiding in the discharge of your duty.
Speaking further, the governor said, “May I now call on you Corps Members to support and join hands with the State Government in the task of building a stronger, more united, peaceful and democratic nation. Shun all forms of anti-social behavior like: corruption, truancy, cultism, drug addiction and thuggery, adding that the end of such, is regret and destruction. Allow your parents to reap what they have invested in you and be a source of joy to them.”
Earlier in his welcome address, the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Mr Odoba Oche charged the Corps members to accept wherever they are posted in good faith.
“My dear Corps member, in a few moments from now, you shall be given letters of posting to your Places of Primary Assignment (PPA). I expect you to take your posting in good spirit and brace up to the challenges of nation building. Start to exhibit and nurture the leadership traits in you by beginning to dream big and create visions that will outlast you in any community you find yourself, he said.
“Mr Oche equally advised the Corps members to relate cordially with the people of their host communities and steer clear of any act of indiscipline or anti-social behavior.
He however appealed to employers of Corps members to make adequate provision for their welfare.
“Let me at this juncture appeal to Corps employers to make adequate arrangements for their Corps members so that they can settle down on time. They should be provided with basic facilities to enhance their effectiveness”, he said.
A total number of 2129 Corps Members deployed to Oyo State participated in the three weeks orientation course and were posted to their place of primary assignment accordingly.
