By Adenitan Akinola
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has charged Local Governments, Employers, other stakeholders to prioritize the welfare and security of corps members posted to them.
Addressing members of the Batch B stream I of the NYSC during the closing ceremony at its Osun State permanent orientation Camp in Ede, Senator Adeleke said the corps employers and critical stakeholders in the society owed the corps members the duty of mentorship towards building quality citizens.
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi charged the participants to integrate with their host communities and adapt to the new environment.
“I implore you to integrate yourselves with your host communities identifying with their problems and aspirations. Rid yourselves of ethnic prejudice, religious intolerance and fear by befriending the people of your host communities, respect their culture and traditions and always strive to live peaceably among them. Our people are loving and hospitable and I want to assure you that you will enjoy living among them.”
He assured them of adequate security and enabling environment to make utilize their potential in the state.
“I want to assure you that my administration will continue to create an enabling and conductive environment for you to operate. We shall continue with the regular payment of your State allowance to those of you serving in the State institutions and agencies”.
Earlier, the NYSC Coordinator, Osun, Mr Agbor Ndoma Obim had commended the corp members for their conduct in the course of the three weeks orientation, particularly the rapt attention they gave to the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme SAED.
Mr Obim advised them to avoid truancy and lateness at their places of Primary Assignment (PPA), while urging them to be team players and a shining example by contributing to the success of the organization they are posted to.
The Coordinator also admonished them to serve their host communities with patriotic zeal.
“Aside the group community development service which is compulsory for all Corps Members, I urge you as an individual to identify a felt need in your community and mobilize to meet that need. By so doing, you will be leaving a legacy in that community”.
Mr Obim on behalf of the NYSC Director General thanked the Osun State Governor for donating 2000 mattresses to the camp, reroofing of the pavilion as well as the repainting of the administration block.
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