The National Youth Service Corps NYSC has warned Corps Members not to compromise themselves during the 2023 general elections.
The Acting Director General of NYSC, Mrs Christy Uba stated this while commissioning an 800 seater fully-furnished auditorium at NYSC Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
Mrs. Uba said that anyone that violates the electoral laws would be sanctioned appropriately.
She advised Corps Members to be patriotic and respect all constituted authorities as they serve their fatherland diligently.
Speaking further, Uba commended the Oyo State Government and other stakeholders for providing enabling environment through invaluable support for the Scheme to thrive in the State
She said NYSC would not relent in its efforts towards improving the socio-economic development of the State with Corps Members’ activities.
The Acting Director General also urged other State Coordinators to emulate Oyo State Secretariat and leave good legacies for prosperity at the end of their tenure.
The NYSC Oyo State Coordinator in her welcome address said the Secretariat has long been in dire need of a befitting and conducive hall to host programmes for members of staff and Corps Members.
She stated further that the Secretariat was able to finance the project with donations from some friends of the Scheme and Members of staff.
On behalf of the Oyo State Government, the Oyo State Commissioner for Youths/Chairman, NYSC Oyo State Governing Board, Engr. Seun Akorede appreciated the leadership of NYSC management for the cooperation the State has enjoyed from the Scheme in the State.
He appealed for a stronger synergy between the State Government and NYSC for national development.
Dignitaries at the commissioning include; the Chairman, Ibadan North Local Government, Mr Yusuf Olatayo, and retired NYSC Director, Mrs. Foluso Lasaki among others.
Dominica Nwabufo
