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Funmilayo Ojo
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has urged corps members to shun fraud and all other social vices during and after their one-year mandatory service to the nation.
The Governor said this at the closing ceremony and passing out parade of 2024 Batch A, stream ‘1’ Corps members held at the permanent orientation camp in Iseyin, Oyo State, on Wednesday.
The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, charged the Corps Members to be good ambassadors of the scheme and portray a good image to their parents.
He said, “Please shun all forms of anti-social behavior and fraudulent activities. The end of such things is regret and destruction. Allow your parents to reap what they have invested in you and be a source of joy to them.”.
He also admonished them to make an impact in their host communities so that, after the completion of their one-year service to the nation, their legacy will speak for them.
“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.
“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. Endeavour to leave a legacy in your various host communities by rendering selfless service to the people,” said the governor.
In his address, the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Mr. Odoba Oche, reiterated the welfare of the corps members, which he disclosed as the top priority of the scheme.
He said, “The welfare of Corps members is of utmost importance to us. We are therefore appealing that employers provide them with basic needs such as accommodation and transportation, or an allowance in lieu. I equally want to make a case for corpers’ lodges in all the local government councils, as this will assist the Corps members to settle down on time.
Speaking further, the commandant charged Corps members to strive to be law-abiding citizens.
“To my Corps Members, it is important for you to strive and be committed to your duties in return for a good welfare package, remain law-abiding, and accept challenges that would give you an edge in life. I implore you to add value to the certificate you have obtained by embarking on acquiring skills for self-development. We have warned you against unauthorized journeys, as such could spell disaster. You have also been advised to respect the traditions and culture of your host communities and make frantic efforts to mix freely and integrate with the people, he said.”
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Iseyin Local Government, Hon. Mufutau Abilawon, has promised to assist the Corps members in the different communities they find themselves in. Similarly, the local government is also ready to accommodate them.
He equally promised to protect the lives and property of corps members.
A total of 1,737 Corps members from Oyo State participated in the orientation exercise.
