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Gov Aiyedatiwa assures corps members' welfarism, security

In a deeply resonant keynote address at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members, the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency,  Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of his administration to the welfare, safety and empowerment of corps members deployed across the Sunshine State.According to him  “We are committed to the welfare, security and general empowerment of  corps members,”  The Governor who spoke through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mrs. Tolu Adeyemi, applauded the NYSC scheme for its critical role in fostering national cohesion through cultural integration and inter-ethnic understanding. He urged corps members to embrace the core values of the scheme and to participate actively in the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme, noting that  “The future belongs to the empowered. SAED is a tool to shape that future. Engage it. Own it. Use it,” He also hinted  the government plan to embark on   infrastructural upgrades at the Ikare-Akoko Orientation Camp, assuring that his administration remains steadfast in providing a safe, conducive and enabling environment for the scheme in the state.In his earlier welcome address, the Acting Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board who was represented by the Director, Youth Development, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mrs. Catherine Okukpe  said that the new corps members have joined a prestigious lineage of nation-builders. He emphasized that in the corps members' hands lies the torch of hope and urged them to serve with courage, humility and honour.He assured them of the state’s readiness to safeguard their welfare and security and encouraged them to serve as good ambassadors while immersing themselves in the cultural richness of their host communities. The Chairman also commended the NYSC Ondo State Secretariat under the leadership of the State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, for upholding high operational standards.In her remarks, The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, appealed to the state government for further infrastructural development, especially additional hostel facilities, and called on employers to extend adequate support to corps members posted to their establishments.She later outlined the components of the orientation course, emphasizing leadership training, civic education, SAED activities and military drills. She reiterated the importance of discipline and full participation while promising a balanced experience of work and recreation.It is worthy of note that, the ceremony was graced by top government officials, traditional leaders, security agencies and community stakeholders, all of whom reaffirmed their commitment to the success of the orientation course and NYSC scheme in the state.With the successful commencement of the orientation course, these newly sworn-in corps members are set to embark on a transformative journey of service, growth, and nation-building.