By Dayo Johnson, Akure
Ondo State Governor, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, has assured corps members deployed to the state of a protected, peaceable and conducive atmosphere all through their one-year nationwide service.
Aiyedatiwa gave the reassurance through the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream I corps members deployed to Ondo State, held at Ikare-Akoko.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports activities Improvement, Segun Henry Omoyofunmi, the governor mentioned the safety and welfare of corps members remained priorities of his administration.
“Let me guarantee you that the safety and welfare of corps members stay vital priorities of this administration.
“The state authorities will proceed to work carefully with the NYSC and related safety companies to make sure that corps members serving in Ondo State take pleasure in a protected, peaceable and conducive atmosphere all through their service yr,” he mentioned.
The governor urged the corps members to take full benefit of the Expertise Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Improvement (SAED) programme, saying the abilities acquired may assist them grow to be self-reliant after their service yr.
“The talents you purchase by way of this programme can grow to be beneficial instruments for self-reliance, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods past the service yr.
“The Ondo State Authorities stays dedicated to creating an enabling atmosphere for younger folks to develop their skills, set up companies and contribute meaningfully to the financial development of our state,” he mentioned.
Aiyedatiwa additionally suggested the corps members to serve with integrity and self-discipline whereas respecting the folks and establishments of their host communities.
He urged them to embrace variety, construct relationships throughout cultural and geographical boundaries, and stay dedicated to nationwide unity and peaceable coexistence.
“I due to this fact cost you to uphold the principles and laws of the NYSC scheme and to conduct yourselves in a fashion worthy of accountable Nigerian youths.
“Be ambassadors of unity, brokers of optimistic change and champions of peace wherever you discover yourselves,” he added.
In her deal with, the NYSC State Coordinator, Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, additionally urged the corps members to take the SAED programme severely.
She mentioned the initiative supplied sensible and entrepreneurial expertise that would improve their financial independence and contribute to job creation.
“This initiative presents you sensible and entrepreneurial expertise that may improve your financial independence and contribute to job creation.
“I urge you to take full benefit of the coaching alternatives obtainable and to develop competencies that can stay related past your service yr,” she mentioned.
Bakare suggested the corps members to be good ambassadors of the NYSC, their households and their establishments, urging them to serve with humility, integrity and dedication.
She additionally appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa for his continued assist for the NYSC scheme and the welfare of corps members within the state.
The Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, represented by the Everlasting Secretary, Lanre Abiodun, urged the corps members to strategy their service yr with an open thoughts, a optimistic spirit and a willpower to make significant contributions.
He additionally appealed for continued cooperation amongst authorities establishments, host communities, employers, conventional establishments, safety companies and different companions to allow corps members contribute successfully wherever they’re deployed.
