…as NYSC Ekiti Swears in Over 1500 Batch ‘B’ I Corps Members
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has assured National Youths Service Corps Members in the State a successful and imparting service year, saying they can plan and actualise their dreams in Ekiti.
The Governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary of Youth and Sport, Barr. Bamidele Arowosola gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise-Orun/Emure Ekiti State.
Permanent Secretary of Youth and Sport, Barr. Bamidele Arowosola
Delivering his address, the Governor appreciated the collective roles of Corps Members at the state and national level, highlighting their efforts during the elections and sensitisation lectures.
He equally eulogised them for being combatants against Malaria, HIV/AIDS scourge, drug abuse, human trafficking, corruption and illiteracy through their constant campaigns and sensitisation programmes, hence, imploring the newly sworn-in corps members to see the service year as a call for dedication, perseverance, humility and service to humanity.
Furthermore, Oyebanji implored the Corps Members to maximise their service year and devote time to self-development and skills acquisition through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, SAED Programme made available by the Scheme.
Corps Members during swearing-in parade
Similarly, the State Coordinator, NYSC Ekiti, Alhaji Riko Abdullahi Shuaibu while delivering his welcome address, charged the Corps Members to replicate and surpass the achievements of their predecessors and leave positive landmarks in the State through selfless and active participation in developmental activities
State Coordinator, NYSC Ekiti, Alhaji Riko Abdullahi Shuaibu delivering his welcome address
He said, “I charge you to surpass the achievements of your predecessors and leave positive, remarkable landmarks in Ekiti State through your selfless and active participation in development activities. Do not forget the motto of NYSC, ‘Service and Humility’. Let discipline and love for the nation be your guiding principle. Always have at the back of your mind that ‘whatever is not right, you must not do it.”
Also, the State Coordinator warned the Corps Members against indulging in social vices such as cultism, gambling, drunkenness and other immoral acts, urging them to feel at ease in the State and to be committed to the goals and objectives of the Scheme, which is primarily to unify Nigeria.
“You are therefore enjoined to take every bit of this orientation course seriously as this will determine your level of success in the service year. The scheme has put several parameters in place to measure your performance during the service year, as the scheme will not hesitate in meting out appropriate punishment to erring corps members. Very soon, you will be witnessing the inauguration of the camp court, which will try and punish erring corps members in accordance with the laws.
