Members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, have been charged to live up to the dream of the founding fathers of the scheme by fostering unity, enhancing national integration and providing socio-economic development across the nation.
This charge was contained in the farewell address delivered by the governor of Osun state, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola at the passing out ceremony of the 2021 Batch A Stream II corps members deployed to Osun state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Ede.
The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebanji praised the NYSC members for their services to their host communities which he noted had again served as a testimonial to the worthy cause of the scheme.
In his words, “I have no doubt that the NYSC scheme has awakened us to the capabilities of our youths in the onerous task of nation-building. The various contributions of the corps members passing out today would remain monumental to the nation’s greatness.
While appreciating the passed out NYSC members of their immense contributions in the various communities, Oyetola revealed that there was no community in the state where their presence was not felt.
The Osun governor charged the outgone corps members to be employers of labour rather than job seekers.
The governor also urged them use the digital space to their advantage and that of humanity adding that they should be tech-savvy entrepreneurs who is committed to continuous development, learning effective communication and problem-solving.
Meanwhile, the Osun NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Winifred Shokpeka disclosed that 1,051 males and 1,243 females, making a total of 2294 corps members who had served meritoriously in the state were passing out.
Mrs Shokpeka said 11 absconders and 16 corps members had their services extended for contravening the Bye-laws guiding the one-year mandatory service.
The Osun NYSC State Coordinator charged them to inculcate the tradition of discipline, hard work and self-reliance that they have learnt as there was no shortcut on the road to success.
Adenitan Akinola
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