By danivert
Copyright thesun
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has charged members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to embody the values of patriotism, discipline, selflessness and integrity throughout their national service.
The Governor gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Ikare-Akoko.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described the service year as a “golden opportunity,” urging corps members to see their deployment not as a mere obligation but a platform to make lasting contributions to their host communities.
The Governor who spoke through the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Segun Henry Omoyofunmi said NYSC remains a formidable instrument for fostering peace, unity and integration in Nigeria.
“By deploying young graduates to every corner of the country, the scheme continues to break down barriers of ethnicity, language and culture, thereby reinforcing the foundation of national cohesion,” he said.
The Governor assured corps members of his administration’s unwavering commitment to their welfare and security, stressing that the government is working closely with security agencies to ensure their protection across all local government areas of the state.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board in the state, represented by the Director of Youth, Ondo State Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, Mrs Catherine Okukpe, commended the Governor for his sustained support for the scheme and congratulated the new corps members on joining a noble tradition of service.
He reminded them that the orientation course was deliberately designed to mould them into disciplined leaders equipped with the skills and resilience to contribute to nation-building.
Similarly, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare urged the corps members to participate actively in all the camp activities, including leadership training, paramilitary drills, citizenship education and the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme.
She also appealed to employers of corps members to prioritize the welfare and accommodation of corps members posted to their establishments, while calling on the state government to continue to improve camp facilities.
She encouraged corps members to respect the values of their host communities, remain law-abiding and uphold the ideals of the NYSC scheme.
