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  • Oyo Govt. expresses commitment to security of NYSC members

    The Oyo State Government on Monday expressed its commitment to ensuring adequate welfare and security of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state.

    Abiola Ajimobi, represented by his deputy, Chief Moses Adeyemo, said this at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2018 batch “A” corps members deployed to the state, at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iseyin.

    He assured the corps members of the warm reception awaiting them in their places of primary assignments.

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    “I assure you that you will enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the entire people of the state throughout the period of your one-year national service,” he said.

    The governor noted that NYSC remained the unifying chord that held the country together.

    He said that the scheme provided youths, who prior to its establishment, were strangers to the diverse culture of other parts of Nigeria.

    Ajimobi remarked that the orientation programme was designed to inculcate discipline in youths and instill in them a tradition of hard work, integrity and patriotism to Nigeria wherever they were posted.

    “To curb the alarming rate of unemployment, you are enjoined to acquire more knowledge through personal development skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development training during the period of orientation course,” he said.

    Earlier, the state NYSC’s Coordinator, Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi, said  2,412 corps members were registered, comprising 1143 males and 1269 females.

    Anidobi urged the corps members to contribute their quota to the unity, integration and advancement of Oyo state in particular and Nigeria at large.

    She advised them to make optimal use of the opportunity provided by NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme.

    The coordinator remarked that the posting policy of corps members to places of primary assignment was tailored towards meeting the felt needs of the state, particularly in agriculture, education, health and rural infrastructure.

    “Several activities have been lined up to make the course an exciting one; so take every camp activity seriously, from early morning meditation to lectures, drills and social events.

    “You will also have opportunity to showcase your talents during the inter-platoon dance, drama, sporting and skills competitions,” she said.

    Anidobi, however, appreciated the Oyo state government and the people of the state for their unflinching support to the NYSC scheme always.

    The 2,412 corps members were sworn in by Justice Eni Esan, who represented the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Muktar Abimbola.

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  • Oyo State urges employers to support corps members

    Oyo State Government on Wednesday urged employers of the National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) members to support and accommodate the corps members to enable them to perform their responsibilities effectively.

    The state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Abayomi Oke, made the call at the 2018 NYSC Corps Employers Workshop in Ibadan.

    The workshop has “Tackling Emerging Challenges in Youth Corps Administration through Greater NYSC/Stakeholders’ Participation” as its theme.

    According to Oke, the NYSC programme cannot be complete without employers’ role in preparing members for the future.

    He said “Oyo State has more corps members this year because the state government always provide secure environment for members.

    “We need the support of employers in the private sector to absorb more of corps members and provide them with accommodation because more of them are coming in the next batch.”

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    The commissioner also urged employers not to reject corps members without genuine reasons and enjoined them to always give them equal opportunities.

    The NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Sule Kazaure, advised corps employers, especially government establishments to provide welfare packages for corps members.

    Kazaure, who was represented by a Deputy Director at the NYSC Headquarters, Mr Philips Enaberue, said the scheme recorded great successes through online registration and clearance of members to stem unwholesome practices.

    The Oyo State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi, said the state had been accorded the hosting right for 2018 batch A Pre-Orientation Workshop.

    She added that the workshop, which would hold in April, would draw participants from all states of the federation.

    Anidobi noted some administrative challenges of the scheme as insecurity, incessant rejection, truancy, absenteeism and the lack of welfare.

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  • NYSC corps members give birth at camp in Iseyin, Oyo – Official

    NYSC corps members give birth at camp in Iseyin, Oyo – Official

    Two pregnant women transferred from Kwara NYSC to Oyo State camp in Iseyin, delivered baby girls at the ongoing orientation camp.

    Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi, NYSC Coordinator in Oyo State, made this known in Ibadan on Friday in an interview.

    Anidobi said the babies arrived on Tuesday, the first day of the ongoing orientation course of 2017 batch B, stream II NYSC members.

    “The first baby arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at the General hospital, Iseyin while the second baby came later in the day.

    “The mothers are corps members deployed to Kwara state who are dislodged to Oyo state for their three-week orientation course.

    “The state coordinators of NYSC Oyo and Kwara states are very elated and full of praises to God for the safe delivery of the babies,” she said.

    NAN reports that of the 2,294 batch B stream II corps members that were sworn in at Iseyin on Thursday, 700 of them were from Kwara while 645 came from Ogun.

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  • ‘Take care of NYSC members’, Gov. Ajimobi tells residents

    ‘Take care of NYSC members’, Gov. Ajimobi tells residents

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday urged traditional rulers, local council chairmen and other residents to ensure that National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) members posted to the state are well taken care of.

    Ajimobi made the appeal at the swearing-in of the 2017 Batch B, Stream II corps members in Iseyin, Oyo State.

    The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Abayomi Oke, said that corps members posted to ministries, departments and agencies should not be rejected.

    He said that the corps members should be assigned to challenging responsibilities in their places of primary assignment, to make them nation builders and assets to national development.

    Ajimobi said the scheme is a beacon of hope and reference point, with regard to productive channelling of youthful intelligence, energy and skills for national development.

    He said that the orientation course was primarily aimed at inculcating discipline, hard work and integrity in the Nigerian graduate youths.

    The governor, therefore, advised the members to use the opportunity provided by the orientation to develop positive attitudes that would help them to surpass their predecessors’ achievements.

    Earlier, the NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi, said the orientation course was unique, being the first time the state would host more than one state at its permanent orientation camp.

    Anidobi urged the 2,294 corps members to see their deployment  as the basis for national unity, which the scheme had championed since inception 45 years ago.

    She told them to contribute their quota to the unity and advancement of Nigeria in the course of their service year.

    “The government of the day, in her drive to engine the wheel of development, embarked on massive rural transformation.

    “As agents of change, your services will be required in most semi-urban communities, to make this mission a reality.

    “Work assiduously for the development of the country, and assist government to empower rural dwellers with your acquired knowledge and training, by raising the standard of living of the populace,” she said.

    The coordinator advised the corps members to make optimal use of the opportunities provided by the orientation course, such as skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development programme.

    “Remember that the era of white collar jobs has given way to self-development and empowerment programmes.

    “So, key into the system and strive to be job creators and not job seekers,” she said.

    Anidobi commended the Oyo State Government and the indigenes for their unflinching support to the NYSC scheme, and for being good hosts to the corps members.

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  • NYSC records 72 births from 2016/17 batch B corps members in Oyo

    NYSC records 72 births from 2016/17 batch B corps members in Oyo

    The National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ), Oyo state, has disclosed that the 2016/17 batch B (stream1) Corps Members deployed to the state gave birth to no fewer than 72 children.

    The Oyo state NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi made this known in an interview in Ibadan.

    Anidobi noted that the state also recorded 20 marriages by the corps members and three deaths out of the total of 3,406 corps members passing out in the state on Thursday.

    “The 3,406 consists of 1,504 males, 1,902 females, 3 members received state’s awards while 1 received chairman’s award; 38 have commendation letters, 28 have disciplinary cases.

    “Those with disciplinary cases are to serve extension of service ranging from two weeks to four months,” she said.

    She urged the corps members not to view the country’s economy negatively but to see it as an opportunity to maximize their potential and utilise the knowledge acquired during Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development ( SAED ) training.

    Anidobi assured them that the skills would definitely help them not only to meet the expectations of the society but overcome the challenges that may come thereafter.

    “Develop positive attitude towards the gains of the SAED programme, within a foreseeable future, you will not only be smiling to the bank but will become a great force to reckon with as outstanding entrepreneurs and industrialists,” she said.

    The Coordinator further advised the outgoing corps members to always strive to do the right thing at the right time and abide by the law all the time.

    She urged them to remain focused and be good ambassadors of the NYSC and their respective families.

    Anidobi, however, commended the corps members for leaving their host communities better than they met them.

    “As you take your final bow out of this prestigious, noble scheme, God will order your steps and make all crooked ways straight.

    “The lines will fall into pleasant places for you distinguished ones, safe journey to your respective glorious destinies,” the coordinator prayed.

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  • Ajimobi promises NYSC members conducive environment

    Ajimobi promises NYSC members conducive environment

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to providing a conducive and secured environment for NYSC members posted to the state to engage in national service.

    Ajimobi, represented by his Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Abayomi Oke, made the promise at the swearing in ceremony of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ in Iseyin.

    The governor, however, appealed to local government councils and host communities to ensure that corps members were warmly received to motivate them to give their best.

    Ajimobi said that the NYSC had for decades remained a beacon of hope for national development and integration.

    The governor said that the orientation course for members was primarily to inculcate discipline in the youths by instilling in them a tradition of hard work, integrity and patriotism.

    He urged them to bring out their talents and acquire more through the NYSC skills acquisition programme.

    “It’s pertinent that you avail yourselves of all the activities of the orientation course, with the requisite attitude that will help you surpass your predecessors’ achievements.

    “I implore you to cultivate healthy relationships among yourselves and exploit the benefits of the programme because it will enhance your performance aimed at impacting positively on your host communities,” he said.

    Earlier, the state NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi, said a total of 2,212 corps members, including 1,275 females, were posted to the state.

    She said the members would be engaged in various orientation and empowerment programmes.

    The coordinator urged the corps members to make good use of the programmes, saying the skills acquired would be useful   during and after the service year.

    “You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents during drama and  other cultural displays,  so feel relaxed and adapt to the camp environment,” she said.

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to providing a conducive and secured environment for NYSC members posted to the state to engage in national service.

    Ajimobi, represented by his Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Abayomi Oke, made the promise at the swearing in ceremony of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ in Iseyin.

    The governor, however, appealed to local government councils and host communities to ensure that corps members were warmly received to motivate them to give their best.

    Ajimobi said that the NYSC had for decades remained a beacon of hope for national development and integration.

    The governor said that the orientation course for members was primarily to inculcate discipline in the youths by instilling in them a tradition of hard work, integrity and patriotism.

    He urged them to bring out their talents and acquire more through the NYSC skills acquisition programme.

    “It’s pertinent that you avail yourselves of all the activities of the orientation course, with the requisite attitude that will help you surpass your predecessors’ achievements.

    “I implore you to cultivate healthy relationships among yourselves and exploit the benefits of the programme because it will enhance your performance aimed at impacting positively on your host communities,” he said.

    Earlier, the state NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Ifeoma Anidobi, said a total of 2,212 corps members, including 1,275 females, were posted to the state.

    She said the members would be engaged in various orientation and empowerment programmes.

    The coordinator urged the corps members to make good use of the programmes, saying the skills acquired would be useful   during and after the service year.

    “You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents during drama and  other cultural displays,  so feel relaxed and adapt to the camp environment,” she said.