Education

Makinde Urges Youths to Embrace Skills for Self-reliance

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By Rotimi Famakin

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has charged Nigerian youths to braze up to the challenge of economic realities through sharpening of their skills to be self reliant.

The governor gave the charge at the swearing in ceremony of 2024 Batch C, Stream 2 corps members held at the permanent orientation camp, Iseyin, Oyo state.

The Governor, whose address was read by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports development, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, explained that the current economic challenge requires ingenuity, exceptional skills and talents for a turn around.

He noted that it was expedient for the youths to upscale some entrepreneurial skills already learnt for personal economic sufficiency and that of the country.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, NYSC, Mr. Odoba Oche, enjoined the corps members to take advantage of the orientation activities so as to be better equipped for the one year mandatory service.

He admonished them to pay keen attention and take active role in the skill acquisition programme so as to add innovative ideas to their degree certificate to enable them stand out after the one year mandatory national service.

The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the Chief Judge of Oyo state, Justice Iyabo Yerima and was witnessed by Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Oyebola Adeyeri III, security chiefs, traditional chiefs, clerics as well as representatives from corporate organisations.

Education

Learn Work Ethics to Improve Productivity – NYSC Boss

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By Temidayo Adu

The Acting Director, of General Services, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa has advised Corps Members to learn work ethics to improve their productivity and develop team spirit during their National Service year. She urged the Corps Members to use the service year to reflect on the future and improve themselves.

Mrs Baderinwa gave the advice at the NYSC Oyo Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin where she addressed the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 Corps members deployed to Oyo State and their dislodged counterparts from Lagos State currently undergoing their Orientation Exercise. 

Mrs. Baderinwa who was on a working visit to the Camp, applauded both the Camp Officials and Corps Members for the warm reception extended to her and the lovely accolades.

Speaking on the good conduct being exhibited so far by the Corps Members since their arrival at the Camp, she charged them to sustain the tempo and continue to be law-abiding, while emphasising the importance of obedience to all the rules and regulations guiding the National Youth Service Corps.

“Orientation camp is a once-lifetime opportunity. Nurture the relationship you have now and keep the relationship you are making here”

She admonished them to make judicious use of the opportunity brought to the Corps Members by the Scheme, particularly, the Skill Acquisition And Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, SAED, stating that the essence of SAED was to prepare them for the future and raise a crop of future entrepreneurs that will not only be self-employed but employers of labour.

“NYSC is in collaboration with various financial institutions like Bank of Industry, BOI, Access, Wema Bank and others to give Corps Members interest-free loans and grants as startups for their businesses”

While cautioning the Corps members to be responsible in their use of social media, she charged them to spread positive news instead of negative news about the Scheme.

“Be mature in the use of your social media“. Make positive changes wherever you find yourself. It is allowed to speak up on issues bothering you, but should be done constructively” She noted. 

Earlier in his brief, the State Coordinator NYSC Oyo, Mr Abel Oche noted that the Corps members displayed a high level of discipline. 

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Education

Corps Member Found Dead in Ogun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The corpse of a serving corps member, Emmanuel Medaiyese has been discovered in his apartment in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The Corps member was assumed to have been dead for some days in his apartment at Sogbesan street, Oluwo area of the city before the discovery of his corpse.

Report says that his mother, concerned that she was unable to reach him on his mobile phone, had reportedly contacted one of his friends, Olumide, who eventually asked neighbours of the deceased to access the apartment where Emmanuel’s lifeless body was discovered.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said the corps member was found without any visible sign of violence.

She explained that the police team that visited the scene observed that there were no indications that any crime was committed, adding that the Corpse had been deposited at the State hospital for Autopsy and further investigation would be carried by the command.

Governance

NYSC Lauds Kwara Gov. for Ex-Corps Member Nomination as Commissioner Designate

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By Sola Rotimi (Ilorin)

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has been applauded for nominating Miss Nafisat Buge a youth corps member who just completed the mandatory one-year national service as a commissioner designate.

Reacting to the nomination, Kwara State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mr. Olaoluwa Onifade on behalf of the corps’ Director General, Brigadier General Yisha’u Ahmed, described it as a clear testimony of the passion the governor has for youths.

The NYSC Coordinator said given the right atmosphere, the youths would excel in whatever capacity they were placed considering the various trainings they received during their service year, beginning with the orientation course and their primary assignment.

“Your consideration of someone who has just finished the service has filled the NYSC scheme and the entire youth constituency in the state with a strong sense of pride and I would like to appreciate His Excellency for this rare feat and singular honour done to boost the morale of the youths”.

Mr Onifade further stated that Governor Abdulrazaq’s continued support for the scheme and entire youths was a clear example that his youth-friendly leadership style is worthy of emulation.

The Kwara State NYSC Coordinator also congratulated the commissioner designate on the honour bestowed on her and asserted that she would remain a proud ambassador of the NYSC.

The commissioner-designate, Nafisat Buge holds a BSC in Library and Information Science from the University of Ilorin.

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Education

Your Welfare, Security are Prime Goals, Makinde Assures Corps Members

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By Dayo Adu

The NYSC in Oyo State says it has recorded low applications for redeployment from corps members who are in camp for the 2023 Batch C, Stream 2 Orientation course.

The State Coordinator NYSC, Oyo State, Mr. Abel Oche, made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of 2023 Batch C, Stream 2 corps members held at NYSC Orientation Camp Iseyin.

Mr. Oche explained that corps members, who came with the intention of relocating to their states of residence, changed their minds following a counsel interface with the camp officials.

He added that those, who had submitted applications, later had a rethink and withdrew them with the resolve to face the challenges of the one-year mandatory national service.

Declaring the Orientation course open, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde charged the corps members to give their best to enhance the development of the state when deployed to their respective community of service.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wosilat Adegoke, Governor Makinde assured corps members serving in the state of adequate security and welfare.

The three thousand and fifty-one corps members posted to Oyo State for the three weeks orientation course swore to the oath of allegiance led by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Mrs Iyabo Yerima, represented by Justice Rachael Akintola in the presence of dignitaries and representatives of heads of security agencies in the state.

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Education

Your Stay in Osun Will be Memorable, Adeleke Tells Corps Members

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By Adenitan Akinola

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has advised Corps members posted to the state to embrace the virtue

of selfless service and humility during their service year.

Governor Adeleke gave the advice at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Ede, during the closing ceremony and terminal parade of the 2023 Batch C, stream I orientation course.

Represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Governor noted that the business of nation-building and integration required selflessness, sacrifice and humility.

“Therefore, let these virtues be your watchword throughout the service year. Be diplomatic in your dealings with the people, and be courteous and respectful at all times. Do not cast aspersion on their way of life but rather respect and embrace their diversity.”

Senator Adeleke implored them to embrace the challenges that lie ahead with enthusiasm and resilience, adding that their service year is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the communities where they will be posted.

He,  however, assured them of the Osun State Government’s unwavering support and commitment to their welfare throughout the service year.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, of NYSC in Osun, Mr Ndoma Obim charged the corps members to embrace diversity, be responsible citizens, and strive for excellence in their various places of primary assignment. 

He reminded them that they were now ambassadors of unity and positive change in Osun State, Lagos State and any State they may redeploy to for those of them going on redeployment.

“I also want to remind you that the NYSC Scheme is not just about service to your nation; it is also an opportunity for personal growth and development. Make the most of it, and you will not only impact the communities you serve but also transform yourselves in the process.” He said.

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Education

NYSC Harps on Cultural Value During Service

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By Dayo Adu

The State Coordinator, of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Oyo State, Mr. Odoba Oche, has admonished Corps members to take advantage of their service year to learn and enjoy the culture of the people in their host community so as to fulfil the national integration mission of the scheme.

Mr. Oche gave the admonition while addressing the 2023 Batch C stream 1 Corps members during the cultural carnival held at NYSC permanent orientation camp, Iseyin. 

The NYSC boss who emphasized that culture was the identity that distinguished a particular group of people with reflection on their ways of life, counselled the corps members not to denigrate but rather embrace and promote the culture of their host communities in order to earn a sense of belonging and safety.

Earlier in his address, the Head of Socials Committee in the camp Mr. Lasaki Oladeji, encouraged Corps members to be proud of their culture and enthusiastically display it wherever they find themselves.

The carnival witnessed diverse beautiful cultural presentations and displays by corps members including Kalabari, Ijaw, Hausa, Yoruba, Gbari, Igbo and Edo.

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Human Angle

NYSC Secures Release of Corps Member among 7 Kidnapped in Zamfara  

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The Management of the National Youth Service Corps says it has secured the release of one of the seven female prospective corps members abducted in Zamfara.

This was made known in a press statement by NYSC spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, on Saturday.

According to the statement, the said female corps member was rescued on Friday night at 12:30pn “through the help of security agencies”, while expressing optimism that the rest of the abducted corps will be released.

Part of the statement reads, “Management of the National Youth Service Corps wishes to convey to the general public that the Scheme, through the help of security agencies on Friday, 20th October, 2023 at about 12.30 pm secured the release of one of the female Prospective Corps Members abducted in Zamfara, out of the seven in captivity and the bus driver.

The scheme is confident that with the combined efforts of security agencies, the remaining will be released”.

The PUNCH reports that gunmen had on August 19 2023, abducted eight prospective corps members on a highway in Zamfara state, en route to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sokoto.

The NYSC earlier announced the release of three of the abducted corps members on the 18th of September 2023, a month after they had been kidnapped.

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Crime

Police Launch Manhunt for Killer of Corps Member

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The Kaduna State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the brutal murder of a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Member, Grace Chalya Silas, by yet-to-be-identified assailants in the state.

The Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, told neswmen in an exclusive chat that the state Police Commissioner, CP Musa Yusuf Garba, has directed a manhunt for the killers of the Corps member.

Chalya Silas, who’s doing her one-year mandatory national service in the state, was reported to have been stabbed to death during her morning jogging at the Barnawa, in Kaduna South Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

The deceased’s friends and coursemates at the University of Jos took to Facebook to mourn her.

One of them, Comfort Elisha, wrote on her Facebook handle, “No na. What is really happening to Jossite and the Special Education department? We haven’t finished mourning Kekefas Emmanuel, and now it’s Chalya, brutally killed in Kaduna during her morning jogging while serving her fatherland. May your killers know no peace Chalya. This is too much to bear.”

However,  the Kaduna Command’s Public Relations Officer,  ASP Mansir Hassan, while confirming the incident described the death of the Corps member as “tragic”.

Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, CP Musa Yusuf Garba, after an emergency meeting of the top hierarchy of the command, had ordered the Barnawa Divisional Police Officer and operatives to hunt for the killers of the Corps member.

The police spokesman said, “It’s a very tragic incident. She was performing her early morning jogging(exercise) when some miscreants(phone snatchers) on motorcycles pounced on her.

“The victim’s name is Grace Chalya Silas. She was a Corps member serving in Kaduna South.

“When the case was reported to the police, operatives responded swiftly and moved to the scene of the crime where they saw the victim in the pool of her own blood. She was rushed to the clinic, where she was later confirmed dead.

“Since the incident was reported to the police, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, CP Musa Yusuf Garba, held an emergency meeting with the top hierarchy of command over the matter. We are already in touch with NYSC in the state.

“The CP has directed the Barnawa DPO and Area Commander, to immediately hunt for killers of the Corps member and fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act.”

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Education

NYSC Calls for More Welfare from Corps Members’ Employers

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By Dayo Adu

The National Youth Service Corps has charged Corps employers to provide additional welfare package for Corps members so as to optimize their productivity in the one year national service.

Director General of the NYSC Brigadier-General Dogara Ahmed gave the charge while addressing the 2023 Corps Employers’ Workshop held at the Multi purpose hall of the NYSC Secretariat,Agodi, Ibadan.

Brigadier-General Ahmed, who spoke through the Director NYSC southwest area office, Mr. Amusan Oluwole lamented the non commitment of corps employers at providing stipends and accommodation for Corps members serving in their establishments adding that provision of welfare module commensurate with their services especially in the current economic realities would spur them to higher productivity.

While admitting that the security challenges in the country was a threat to the National Youth programme, The NYSC DG cautioned against over utilisation of Corps members and aiding and abetting Corps members to perpetuate truancy and other social vices.

A life Coach, Mrs. Funke Adetuberu, in a paper presentation entitled improving the welfare and security of corps members for increased productivity recommended that corps employers to provide parental guidance to the corps members in other to discover their potentials and discouraged the ”japa” notion amongst youths.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the state coordinator, NYSC, Oyo State, Mr Abel Oche enjoined employers of corps members to provide enabling environment to give way for talents and skills development in the national programme.

The workshop afforded corps employers, NYSC officials and corps members to extensively discuss and iron out grey areas in their participation in the scheme as well as fashion out possible solutions to them.

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Education

NYSC DG Bemoans Declining Welfare for Corps Members 

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By Adenitan Akinola

The Director General, DG of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed has expressed worry over the declining welfare provision for corps members by their employers.

The Director General while delivering a keynote address during the 2023 Corps Employer’s Workshop held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, in Ede, Osun State, noted that the issue of poor welfare for corps members had continually impeded their optimal performance and compromises the philosophy of the NYSC scheme.

Brigadier General Ahmed explained that the majority of those who made requests for corps members to be posted to their establishments did not provide accommodation for them and where such was provided; it was usually in deplorable conditions unfit for human habitation.

He also berated poor security of areas where the accommodations were provided, noting that many did not provide transportation or any allowance in lieu of transport for the corps members.

The Director General alleged some employers of corpers of conniving with them to commit truancy which often put their lives at risk.

“Many employers connive with those posted to them, allowing them to travel at will. In fact, we have evidence that some of the employers shared part of the allowance the federal government pays these children to permit them to leave their place of primary assignment. Unfortunately, we have lost some of them to this truancy. Last week, one had an accident in Kogi State while travelling without authorization, while two others died in an accident during an illegal journey”.

The Director General’s address which was delivered by the Deputy Director, Corps Development, South West Area of the NYSC, Mr Williams Ella, emphasized that the workshop was to enable both parties to find better ways to address the issues of corps members’ welfare so as to get optimal performance from them.

The employers of corps members also tabled certain challenges that continually affect some of the areas of welfare mentioned.

Mr Ademola Agbeko who represented Redeemers’ University, Ede said the federal government should start the welfare by paying a living monthly wage to the corps members and improve the security of lives and property in the country.

Similarly, Pastor Olaleye Sadiq pointed out that the attitude of some of the corpers, like not staying in accommodation provided by employers or staying out till late hours before returning home, among others had continued to hamper the efforts of employers aimed at securing them. 

In an opening remark, the Osun State coordinator of the NYSC, Mr Ndoma Agbor Obim said the workshop with the theme, “Optimizing The Productivity of Corps Members Through Enhanced Welfare and Security During The Service Year”, is a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to connecting talented corps members with employers who share the NYSC vision of fostering personal and professional growth.

Earlier, the Osun State Commissioner for Youth, Mr. Moshood Olagunju urged participants to take advantage of the workshop to understand and clear issues on their obligations in the welfare of the corps members.

Papers were presented by guest lecturers including Dr Olutosin Olufisayo of Adeleke University who spoke on, “Improving the Welfare and Security of Corps Members for Increased Productivity”.

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Opinion

Henshaw Express Concern over Safety of Corps Members

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In a bold statement that has caught the attention of the public, Award-winning actress and fitness enthusiast Kate Henshaw calls for the end of NYSC.

Henshaw has taken a firm stance on the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. program, advocating for its discontinuation. 

She who has been an active advocate for youth empowerment and safety, has raised some concerns about the risks that young participants face in the current state of the program.

Henshaw questions the shifting relevance of the NYSC program, which was initially designed to foster unity, cultural exchange, and national integration among young Nigerians.

The actress expressed her concern about the safety of corps members who are posted to different parts of the country during their service year. Recent reports of security threats and incidents involving corps members in various regions have raised alarm bells, prompting questions about the feasibility of ensuring their protection throughout the program.

She took to her Twitter to say this

“When I served in the North, it was a very memorable experience. Traveling from Bauchi by road to the airport was safe & then flying to Lagos just with my NYSC ID card, which also got me a rebate on my ticket

It’s time to SCRAP this idea since corps members can’t travel within this country without LET OR HINDRANCE!

Stop putting the lives of young people at risk with moribund ideas.

Security is a priority & needs to be sorted totally, not technically”

Kate Henshaw Declares Enioluwa the Son She Never Had

Recall that some months ago on the sweet mother and son exchange that ensued between Enioluwa and Kate Henshaw. Enioluwa shared photos of himself and Kate Henshaw on his verified Instagram, with an adorable caption speaking on their mother and son bond.

Kate took to her Instagram page to share heart-melting photos with him as she expressed her love for him.

Kate also stated that Enioluwa is like the son she never had as she can’t explain her attraction to him.

Kate also wrote a set caption while raining prayers on him,

“Like the son I never had….. My darling @enioluwaofficial. I can’t explain it but I am so drawn to you from day one… So glad to have made this connection. I pray for the grace, protection, and favor of God over your life. No good thing will He withhold from you”.

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Crime

Security Operatives Begin Search for Corps Member Abducted in Zamfara

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The National Youth Service Corps has said its Director General, Brig. Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed is working with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the military brigade to secure the release of eight corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State on Saturday.

The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, made the development known on Wednesday.

“As I speak to you, the NYSC DG is in Zamfara state, and the NYSC is currently working with the police, the military brigade, and the DSS to release the eight corps members that were kidnapped in Zamfara,” Megwa said.

Gunmen had abducted eight members of the NYSC on a highway in Zamfara on Saturday. The corps members were travelling inside an AKTC bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto State, en route to Zamfara State, to take part in the mandatory national service.

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Education

NYSC Seeks Active Participation of LGs in Corps Members’ Orientation

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By Dayo Adu

Local governments have been enjoined to take active part in the orientation course of corps members posted to Oyo state.

The State Coordinator, NYSC, Mr. Abel Odoba made the call at the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch B Stream 2 corps members held at the permanent orientation camp Iseyin, Oyo state.

Mr. Odoba, who explained that the orientation programme played pivotal role in introducing corps members to the scheme and the host state, said invitation had been sent to the chairmen of the thirty three local governments in the state to showcase the opportunities and areas of needs during the twenty-one day exercise.

“Engaging the youth for one year in the task of nation building is quite a laudable programme that the Scheme has been running for the past fifty (50) years. The three weeks duration of the Orientation programme will play host to various activities designed to ensure the accomplishment of the objectives of the NYSC Scheme.

These include paramilitary drills; physical training, citizenship and leadership grooming, lectures on skill acquisition for self-reliance. It is from this crucible that development, discipline, unity, self reliance and more are brewed. 

For a country like ours to attain greatness, youths must be transformed by using a vision based approach i.e focus must be placed on building young people’s strength and skills. That is the whole essence of youth development.”

Declaring the orientation course open, the Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Saliu Adelabu, reiterated his support for security and welfare of corps members serving the state.

“Let me also use this occasion to assure you that the State Government under my leadership has left no stone unturned in ensuring that you are safe and secured in Oyo state. The multi-agency security network in the State has all it requires to provide water tight security. This gives an assurance to the citizens, residents, and by extension corps members in the state to be able to sleep with their two eyes closed.” 

Two thousand four hundred and forty-four comprising one thousand six hundred and seventy-three females and seven hundred and seventy-one males took the oath of allegiance led by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Mrs Iyabo Yerima in the presence of signatories and representatives of heads of security agencies in the state.

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Education

Over 2000 Corps Members Sworn in Osun

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 By Adenitan Akinola

A total of one thousand eight hundred and eight participants have been sworn in as members of the Batch B, Stream II orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC deployed to Osun State.

Also sworn in were those dislodged from Lagos to Osun State for this year national service.

These comprise five hundred and eighty eight males, one thousand, two hundred and twenty females, with nine hundred dislodged from Lagos State for the purpose of the orientation.

The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Bola Adepele-Ojo, who was represented by Justice Babafemi Akande, administered the oath of allegiance and service on the prospectus corps members as witnessed by NYSC partners, community leader, service chiefs and the representatives of the Governor.

Addressing the corps members after taken their oath, the Governor of the State, Senator Ademola Adeleke acknowledged what he described as “the bold and notable strides the NYSC had made in contributing to the socio -economic development of the state and the country, especially in the areas of education, rural health, infrastructure and agriculture.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youths Affairs, Mr Moshood Olagunju, the Governor urged them to stay true to the national pledge and oath of allegiance sworn to by conducting themselves in civilized and constitutionally acceptable manner, use the digital and technology space to add value to themselves, others and the nation at large.

He implored them to embrace one another’s differences, make friends and relate freely with one another, cherishing, respecting their differences while diligently discovering one another’s similarity.

Earlier, in his address welcoming the corps members to camp, the Osun NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Agbor Obim Ndoma charged them to cooperate with officials to make the three weeks orientation a one in a lifetime opportunity to learn skill and other national values.

Mr Ndoma also emphasized the need to make the camp environment clean, observe strict hygiene, while he cautioned them against self medication, but approach the health facility on the camp. 

He advised them to “sustain the relevance of the scheme by committing themselves to hard work, patriotic service and community development service. I urge you to work towards distinguishing yourselves during the service year as the scheme as a system of rewarding hard work and diligence”.

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Sport

LOC Okays Preparations for National Sports Festival

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By Olusegun Folarin

The Local Organizing Committee, LOC, for the 2024 National Sports Festival has inspected sporting facilities across the three senatorial districts of Ogun state.

The areas inspected include Remo Stars sports facilities at Ikenne, NYSC Orientation camp at Sagamu, MKO Abiola International stadium, Abeokuta, the Golf Resort in Abeokuta, and Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja.

The LOC Chairman, Chief Bukola Olopade who led other members of the committee described tartan track floodlights, scoreboard, the swimming pool, tennis courts, as infinitesimal in facilities that needed to be put in place.

Also, The Executive Secretary, Local Organizing Committee, Dr. Kweku Tandoh expressed satisfaction with the level of facilities provided by the state government for the festival.

Dr. Tandoh who said state had really shown the level of preparedness to host a befitting festival expressed optimism that most of the facilities for the festival would be ready in less than 16 months to the festival.

In a remark, The Chairman, venues and facilities committee, Dr. Emmanuel Igbinosa commended the state government for creating a friendly environment for private business to thrive.

Dr Igbinosa described the sports complex at Remo Stars in Ikenne as world-class that could host any international competition.

The festival is scheduled to hold in the Gateway state between November and December 2024

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Education

Makinde Gives Palliative to Corps Members

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By Dayo Adu

Oyo State government has offered palliative transportation of corps members from the Permanent orientation camp to their respective local government Areas of posting.

The State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde made the announcement at the closing parade of the three weeks orientation course for 2023 Batch B Stream I held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin.

Governor Makinde whose gesture threw the corps members into jubilation noted that he was briefed by the NYSC officials that the corps members had already contributed to mobilise commercial buses that would convey them to their various Local governments of posting adding that the palliative would ease the burden of transportation linked to the current economics realities.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Bayo Lawal, assured the corps members that their transport fares would be reimbursed by their respective Local government authorities.

He urged the corps members to live as change agents in their host communities, saying the country needed their solution-driven ideas and innovations to scale through the current economic challenge rocking the nation.

Earlier in a welcome address, The State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche tasked corps employers to be committed to the welfare and development of corps members posted to their establishment so as to maximize their potential.

Over two thousand corps members who attended the twenty-day orientation course received letters of posting to their respective places of primary assignment for the one-year mandatory national service.

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Adeleke Urges Employers to Prioritise Corps Members Welfare 

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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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Education

NYSC Urges Corps Members to report infractions on Deployment Policies

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The National Youth Service Corps has urged prospective corps members, corps-producing institutions and corps members to report any infractions on the deployment and relocation policies of the scheme.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Eddy Megwa.

According to the statement, redeployment, mobilisation and deployment of corps members were all free of charge in accordance with the deployment and relocation policies of the scheme.

The scheme, therefore, urged corps members and their institutions to report any infractions against the policies to NYSC formations across the country, its National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, or any other security agencies, for prompt action.

The statement read, “The management of the National Youth Service Corps wishes to reiterate that Deployment and Relocation of Prospective Corps Members, as well as Corps Members, are carried out free of charge, and in accordance with the Deployment and Relocation policies of the Scheme.

“Accordingly, Relocation of Corps Members is affected on individual merit, in line with the laid down policy.

“In addition, mobilisation of Prospective Corps Members for national service is free of charge, as Corps Producing Institutions do not pay for that.

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Oyo Boosts Welfare of Corps Members, Facelift Ongoing in Osun Camp

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By Dayo Adu/Adenitan Akinola

The Oyo State Government has expressed his readiness to ensure welfare and adequate security of corps members on national service across the state.

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this at the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch B Stream I corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin.

The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, noted that improved security machinery and welfare packages for corps members were in place to make them comfortable in their service year and as well retain its status as highest paying state in the federation.

“Let me also use this occasion to assure you that our administration has put in place the necessary machinery to give security agencies the State that support they need more efficiently carry out their duties and responsibility of securing lives and property the State including that of Corps Members is very paramount  to us. We stand as one of the highest paying State in Nigeria and we remain committed to ensuring that Corps Members in our dear State live comfortably.”

“I’m glad to inform you that you are very fortunate be posted to OyO State. There is no gainsaying that Oyo State is one of the most stable safe and prosperous States in Nigeria. This evidenced by the warm and pleasant nature  of her people basking in a very rich cultural heritage. Our people are very accommodating and you should not be afraid of integrating with your host communities.”

Earlier in an address the Oyo State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche charged the corps members to take the orientation course seriously so as to be better equipped for the one year mandatory national service.

“Orientation programme will play host to various activities designed to ensure the accomplishment of the objectives of the NYSC scheme. These include paramilitary drills; physical training, citizenship and leadership grooming, lectures on skill acquisition for self-reliance. It is from this crucible that development, discipline, unity, self-reliance and more are brewed. For a country like ours to attain greatness, youths must be transformed by using a vision based approach i.e. focus must be placed on building young people’s strength and skills, that is the whole essence of youth development.”

Over two thousand corps members took the oat of allegiance administered by the chief Justice of Oyo state, Mrs Iyabo Yerima.

In a related development, Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reminded corp members posted to the state that government had entrusted the NYSC scheme with the mandate of mobilising, training and empowering graduate youths for a more productive and efficient service to the Nation.

In an address to the swearing in and official opening of the 2023 Batch B, stream I orientation course for corps members deployed to Osun State, Senator Adeleke charged them to see their call to serve as a selfless and patriotic one towards nation building. 

Represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Osun State Governor urged them to embrace one another’s differences, make friends and relate freely with one another, cherishing and respecting differences while diligently discovering their similarities.

He further admonished them to explore their ingenuity within the opportunity provided by the government to make them economy bigger and stronger.

“Do not only think of consuming but rather begin to think of what you can produce or offer as a solution to human needs and problems. Imbibe a mindset of an entrepreneur and toll the path of diligence,hardwork and industry,which is the key to lasting success and prosperity”.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the NYSC state coordinator, Mr Agbor Ndoma Obim thanked the Governor for keeping to his promise of giving the camp a facelift and ongoing renovation work on the camp.

Mr Obim harped on the need to embrace skill acquisition optimally during their service year for the purpose of self reliant.

“The course content involves training in physical fitness and mental alertness; lectures, social and sporting activities. In line with the prevailing economic realities, the Skill  Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme, SAED was introduced into the content in 2012 . The development exposes Corps Members to ten days of in-camp training in 12 skill-sets from which they are expected to proceed to the post camp training in a skill of their choice after the orientation “.

The chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo who was represented by Justice Jide Falola admitted the oath of allegiance on the corp members.

A total of one thousand, three hundred and sixty one corp members, comprising of Seven hundred and forty mine male and six hundred and twelve female have been registered on the camp as at Thursday night out of which five hundred and fifty were dislodged from Lagos.

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NYSC: Atiku Advocates Review of Scheme

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has called on political and religious leaders to promote unity among the nation’s ethnic groups.

The former Vice President gave the charge in a statement he signed to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps.

The NYSC scheme was established on May 22, 1973, by the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon (retd.) to foster national reconciliation following a brutal civil war between the Nigerian State and the Republic of Biafra that claimed millions of lives, particularly children.

“I use this opportunity to call on politicians, religious leaders, and other opinion leaders to continue to encourage unity among the people because disunity feeds hate, which in turn, feeds conflicts. We should always make utterances that promote love and unity and avoid statements that stoke bitter divisions and intolerance.

“As we mark the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria, we are reminded that the scheme remains one of the most significant policies ever conceived in the country. We must also acknowledge and give credit to General Yakubu Gowon for introducing this brilliant idea aimed at consolidating national unity after the bitter memories of the tragic Nigerian civil war.

“Unity, which is also my agenda as a politician, is essential to building a strong country because a divided country is a weakened country.

“At the same time, I urge a review of the mandate of the NYSC scheme to reflect the demands of the current reality,” the statement read.

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PS Makes Case for Upward Review of Corps Members’ Allowance

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By Amos ogunrinde

The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Ayodele Adeyanju wants the management of NYSC to consider an upward review of the monthly allowance of corps members in the country.

Mr Adeyanju who made the call in Ado Ekiti while delivering a lecture as part of the activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of NYSC noted that the current allowance could no longer cater for the needs of corps members due to the economic situation in Nigeria.

He explained that all sectors of the nation’s economy had felt the impact of corps members since the establishment of the scheme on the 22nd of May 1973 by the then military Head of State, Retired General Yakubu Gowon, and the youth should not be allowed to suffer.

Mr Adeyanju said corps members had also been playing an active role in the nation’s electoral process through the memorandum of understanding between the NationaI Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and the independent NationaI Electoral Commission, INEC.

The Permanent Secretary however appealed to corps members to continue to Foster NationaI Unity and development which were parts of the reasons for the establishment of the scheme.

Earlier, the NYSC state coordinator, Mrs Mary Chikezie described the scheme as an instrument for NationaI Development, peaceful coexistence, inter-ethnic marriages, and job creation through skills acquisition.

High points of the event was the award given to outstanding personalities for supporting NYSC and display of good produced by the corps members through Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, SAED.

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Ogun Police Nab Corps Member for Alleged Rape

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By Adebola Ajayi

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Adebola Sodiq has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command for allegedly raping a 20 years old lady.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement, said the suspect was apprehended following a report lodged at Owode Egba Divisional Headquarters by the victim, who claimed that the Corps member, who happened to be a boyfriend to her very close friend, came to her apartment on the 9th of May 2023 and asked her to take a stroll with him to the village junction to buy a gift for her in commemoration of her recently celebrated birthday. 

The statement showed that the victim explained that as an intimate friend to the suspect’s girlfriend, she suspected no foul play, hence she followed him, but while they were going, the suspect asked her to follow him to the premises of the school where he was serving, to pick his wallet. 

According to the statement, when they get to the school compound at Agbajege village, the suspect forcefully dragged her to his room 

 and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her despite pleading and crying for mercy. 

It stated that on interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime but claimed that he did not know what came over him as at that time, while the victim had been taken to Owode Egba General Hospital by the Police for medical treatment. 

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr ni noOlanrewaju Oladimeji,  has directed that the suspect be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation and possible prosecution. 

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NYSC Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Unity

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By Amos Ogunrinde

The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC has restated its commitment to promote unity and proper inter-tribal relationship among Nigerians.

The NYSC Coordinator in Ekiti State, Mrs Mary Chikezie stated this during a Unity Road-walk through some strategic streets in Ado-Ekiti as part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Corps.

Mrs Chikezie said part of the reasons for establishing the corps was to encourage national unity and cohesion, instill discipline in Nigerian youths as well as ensure hard work, which she said would be sustained.

The NYSC Coordinator gave assurance that the scheme would do more in training Corps members to acquire skills to become self-reliant, improve on the rural health initiative and collaboration with other agencies for the growth of the nation.

She noted that the scheme had recorded numerous achievements for the past fifty years of its establishment, especially in the areas of national integration, training and molding of youths, economic development as well as inter-ethnic marriages, among others.

Mrs. Chikezie, however, appreciated the founder of NYSC and other collaborators for their efforts to sustain the scheme.

Addressing passersby during the walk, some of the Corps members who spoke in different languages, including Richard Ogenede and Madefor Jenifer, expressed happiness for the opportunity to be part of the youths serving their fatherland.

The NYSC was established by a Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon on May 22, 1973.

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NYSC Appeals to Oyo Govt. for Upgrade of Camp Facilities

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State Coordinator, NYSC, Oyo State, Mr Odoba Abel Oche has appealed to the state government for infrastructural development of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp to enhance the effective training of corps members posted to the state.

He made the appeal while delivering his introductory address at the swearing-in ceremony of 2023 Batch A, Stream 2 Corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin

Mr Oche, who explained that a rain storm wreaked havoc on the facilities of the camp a few weeks before the start of the orientation exercise, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to construct an auditorium for the corps members so that their training would go unhindered during the rainy season.

“I want to strongly appeal to the state government to help us construct an auditorium where corps members can be receiving lectures. Presently we make use of the pavilion which is not ideal for such a programme. Moreover, the roofs of our pavilion were removed by the windstorm a few weeks ago which after we just managed to patch one side. This makes it difficult for us to hold any programme when rain falls. We equally request assistance in the area of hostel accommodation. The existing ones are inadequate for the population of corps members always deployed to the state.”

Declaring the orientation course opened, the Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede, reiterated the government’s support for the scheme and urged the corps members to participate fully in the training to equip them for the task ahead.

“It is heartwarming that the National Youth Service Corps has succeeded in its quest to mitigate the high rate of unemployment bedevilling the country through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (SAED). I enjoin you to embrace the programme and equip yourself at no cost with skills that will make you stand the test of time.”

To this end, I want to encourage you to be open-minded and assimilate all the training you will be receiving in this camp to make your stay in Oyo State a very productive and memorable one as you discharge your

assignment with all seriousness.”

Governor Makinde enjoined the corps members to see themselves as potentially needed to solve challenges in key sectors of the economy

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