The Kwara State Governor, North Central Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has enjoined the newly sworn-in Youth Corps members to be patriotic and conduct themselves properly in the course of the three-week orientation train within the state.
He additionally mentioned they’ve vital roles to play in constructing the nation, asking them to be bodily, psychologically and socially prepared for that civic responsibility as grown-up residents.
“I want you to justify the confidence reposed in you as leaders of this great nation, by making patriotism, discipline, good conduct, honesty, and hard work your watchwords throughout the course and thereafter,” the Governor mentioned on the NYSC orientation camp.
“As you formally commence your one-year national service today, you will be fulfilled in a special way, in the hopes and aspirations of our great country, which put a premium on the moral and physical development of the youths for a better and greater tomorrow,”
Represented by the supervising Commissioner for Youth Development, Usman Yunusa Lade, AbdulRazaq urged them to exemplify the motto of the NYSC- ‘Service and Humility’, as sterling qualities.
“I enjoin you to always present yourselves as worthy ambassadors of your various families and indeed the NYSC scheme, by exhibiting the sterling qualities of “Service and Humility” as enshrined because the motto of the NYSC,” he added.
He restated the administration’s dedication to their welfare and to frequently making the state peaceable and liveable for one and all.
The Oath of Allegiance was administered to the corps members by Justice Sulaiman Mobolaji Akanbi, on behalf of the Kwara State Chief Judge.
Permanent Secretary within the Ministry, Alhaji Abdulrasak Babatunde Alabere, in his submission, recommended the Governor’s ardour and dedication to enhancing the well-being of corps members within the state.
He mentioned the federal government is not going to hesitate to reward exhausting work and excellent contributions from amongst them, and inspired them to be good ambassadors at their respective responsibility posts.
He additionally assured them of equity within the posting train, which he mentioned will be carried out by the NYSC Governing Council, saying their deployment will be guided by necessity.
Earlier, the state Coordinator for NYSC, Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, in his handle, praised the Governor for the procurement of 500 new mattresses for the orientation camp, which he mentioned will go a good distance in selling consolation throughout their keep.
He additionally appreciated the corp members for his or her eagerness to undergo the obligatory youth corp service, stating that the varied actions lined up would be entertaining and educating, and requested them to strictly adjust to all laid down guidelines.
“You are further enjoined to comport yourselves in a disciplined and orderly manner, as all forms of unruly behavior would not be tolerated on camp either from you or camp officials,” he mentioned.
Also in attendance had been the consultant of the Comptroller of Immigration, Chief Superintendent Olumuyiwa Kabiru Aliyu, consultant of Director of State Services, Mr. Haruna Sunmonu; consultant of National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) State Commander, Assistant Commander of Narcotics Ango Mohammed Tukur; and a few administrators and workers of the NYSC.
A complete of two,200 Corps members comprising 1,150 females and 1,050 males had been sworn in.
