…As Akeredolu urges Corpers: ‘Help develop Ondo’***

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday called on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to endeavour to leave their host localities better than they met them.

Makinde, represented by the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, made the call during the closing ceremony of the 2019 Batch C (stream 1) orientation course for corps members posted to the state, at Iseyin.

He enjoined the corps members to accept their postings in good faith and proceed to impact positively on the communities and people of the state.

“It’s important we impress it on your minds that you are not defined by your location but by the stuff you are made of.

“Be determined to leave your host locality better than you met it, people known to have made impact in life are those that chose to serve in a unique dimension.

“So, impart the knowledge acquired from your various institutions on the younger ones and join hands with us in making Oyo State an enviable one,” he said.

Makinde admonished them not to be reckless at their places of Primary Assignment, stressing that they should be able to account creditably for the way they spent their service year.

The governor urged them to use the service year to ponder afresh on how well they could  contribute to the development of the nation.

Also speaking, the Oyo State NYSC coordinator, Mrs Eniola Ambekemo, urged the corps members to take their postings in good spirit and brace up to the challenges of nation building.

She enjoined them to relate cordially with their host communities and steer clear of acts of indiscipline or anti-social behavior.

Ambekemo advised them to avoid unnecessary journeys and obtain written permission through appropriate channels of communication if they must travel.

“Let me warn you that any act of absenteeism, truancy or indiscipline on your part will be met with appropriate sanctions as stipulated in the NYSC bye-laws.

“Uphold the lofty objectives of the NYSC, be good ambassadors of the scheme, your alma mater, and above all, your families, ” she said.

The state coordinator appealed to employers of corps members to make adequate arrangements and provide them with basic facilities to enhance their effectiveness.

She appreciated the state government for its constant support to the NYSC scheme, while commending all camp officials for their contribution toward the success of the orientation course.

In the meantime, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to contribute to the socio-economic and political development of the state.

Akeredolu made the plea on Monday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Ikare Akoko during the terminal parade of the 2019 Batch ‘C’ (Stream 1) orientation course.

The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Dotun Owanikin, urged the corps members to contribute productively during the service year.

“Your predecessors made sacrifices that have endeared the scheme in the hearts of all and sundry.

“I hope you will not disappoint the citizens of this country who have implicit trust in your capabilities to serve the nation relentlessly.

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“It is expected that you will cultivate a healthy relationship with your host communities.

“There is need for you to integrate and appreciate the culture and traditions of the people, while at the same time encouraging you to live peacefully with them and refrain from engaging in local politics,” he said.

Akeredolu said the state would continually ensure the security and welfare of corps members deployed to the state.

The governor said he also appreciated the immense and invaluable contributions of the management of the scheme for proper monitoring and grooming of the corps members during the orientation course.

”My dear corps members, as good ambassadors of your families and the scheme, I enjoin you to flee from all negative acts that could tarnish the good image your predecessors have toiled to build over the years.

“Let your conduct and moral rectitude be a source of joy to the entire nation.

” I want to assure you all that our administration will see to your excellent hospitality by government and the good people of Ondo state,” he said.