Aiyedatiwa charges corps members on patriotism, nation-building
By Boye Oyeyemi –
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to embrace patriotism, discipline, selflessness and integrity throughout their service year.
The governor spoke on Friday at the official swearing-in of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko.
Aiyedatiwa, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Segun Henry Omoyofunmi, described the service year as a “golden opportunity” and stressed that the NYSC remains a strong instrument for fostering unity and integration across Nigeria.
He assured the corps members of his administration’s commitment to their safety and welfare, noting that the government is working closely with security agencies to guarantee their protection across all local councils.
Chairman of the Ondo State NYSC Governing Board, represented by Mrs Catherine Okukpe, commended the Governor for his sustained support to the scheme and congratulated the new corps members, reminding them that the orientation was designed to mould them into disciplined leaders ready for nation-building.
Similarly, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, urged the corps members to take active part in all camp activities, including drills, leadership training, citizenship education and the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme.
She also appealed to employers to prioritise the welfare of corps members posted to their organisations.
