… Seeks Government Intervention
The Delta State Cordinator of National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC), Mr Olusegun Alao has reiterated his anticipation of the state governor’s promise to the Corps.
Mr Alao made this known during the terminal parade and formal closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ stream II orientation course for corps members deployed to the state at NYSC permanent orientation camp, in Issele- Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area.
He said the intervention of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to the challenges they were faced with in the camp would go a long way to give succor to the Corps.
Expressing gratitude for the governor’s your unwavering support to the NYSC, he highlighted some of the activities of the corps members while in camp, the state coordinator said they were exposed to lectures on contemporary issues such as security, drug and substance abuse, value reorientation, the state’s culture and traditions, skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development programme.
He added that the inter-platoon sports competition fostered team spirit among the Corps Members, while evenings were filled with inter-platoon drama, cultural dances, and beauty pageant competitions for relaxation and entertainment.
Alao said the Corps Members had demonstrated a high level of discipline, dedication, commitment and readiness to serve diligently in various communities across the state for their primary assignment.
He urged employers of the corps members to prioritize the welfare and security of those ones assigned to them.
Speaking the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who was represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari said the state Government was committed to its responsibilities to the NYSC and corps members and will continue to do everything within their limited resources to fulfill these obligations.
He charged the corps members to absorb the lessons of the orientation course, which was put together to instill in them the cultural values and ideals of the National Youth Service Corps.
Oborevwori while assuring them of safety enjoined them to respect the cultural norms and traditions of the communities where they find themselves, adding that they should strive to show understanding and adaptability as part of their national service.
He urged the corps members to internalize every lesson learnt during the orientation exercise, as it would guide them throughout their service and thereafter.
The Governor admonished them to avoid quick gains that could tarnish their reputation, endanger their lives and live up to expectations and become worthy ambassadors of the NYSC, your families and the nation.
