By Dayo Adu
Corps employers have been urged to ensure adequate welfare of corps members posted to their establishments to cushion the effect of the current economic realities in their service to the nation.
The Oyo State coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche made the call at the closing parade of 2023 Batch B, stream 2 orientation course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin.
Mr. Oche who explained that the current economic situation which had an overbearing impact on the living conditions of the people noted that, provision of welfare packages from establishments where corps members serve their one-year mandatory national service would boost their morale to perform optimally.
”Accept them with love, correct their mistakes, and commend them when necessary”, Mr. Oche.
Declaring the orientation course closed, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State charged the corps members deployed to the state to be committed to building a united, peaceful, prosperous, and egalitarian society.
The governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mrs Olubukola Oladipo, urged corps members to play an active role in efforts to restore prosperity to the country.
“I want to implore you all to be productive. Put in your best, no matter how little or big it might be, for the transformation of your host communities.
“I also implore you to cultivate and maintain a healthy relationship with your host communities. Oyo State is a pacesetter state in all ramifications and our people are very hospitable and accommodating.”
Governor Makinde assured that the state government would be committed to the provisions of good security and adequate welfare for corps members, irrespective of the location of their primary assignment.
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