Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, emphasized that participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a response to the call to promote national unity and development. He noted that the purpose of the NYSC is to mend and strengthen a nation facing divisive challenges.
During the swearing-in and opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream II orientation course at the NYSC camp in Ede on Friday, Adeleke, represented by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, reminded corps members of their crucial role in nation-building. He stated, “As corps members, you have a significant role in nation-building, and by taking these oaths, you are committing to serving Nigeria.” He urged them to take their commitments seriously as they begin their service year.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, emphasized that participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a response to the call to promote national unity and development. He noted that the purpose of the NYSC is to mend and strengthen a nation facing divisive challenges.
During the swearing-in and opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream II orientation course at the NYSC camp in Ede on Friday, Adeleke, represented by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, reminded corps members of their crucial role in nation-building. He stated, “As corps members, you have a significant role in nation-building, and by taking these oaths, you are committing to serving Nigeria.” He urged them to take their commitments seriously as they begin their service year.
In his introductory address, the NYSC Osun State Coordinator, Agbor Ndoma Obim, revealed that a total of 1,926 corps members, comprising 792 males and 1,134 females, deployed to the state and dislodged from Lagos State, have been registered so far.
Agbor assured the corps members that embracing the orientation course is an investment in personal and national growth.
The high point of the event was the swearing-in of the corps members carried out by the representative of the Osun State Chief Judge, Justice Mohammed Adebayo Lasisi.