Why NYSC should not be scrapped - Fayemi

Why NYSC should not be scrapped - Fayemi

Written by Sam Nwaoko, Ado-Ekiti
Friday, 08 July 2011

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, on Thursday, said that the objectives of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which include national unity and integration, were “worthy of tireless pursuit,” saying that “the achievements of the programme have showcased its importance.”

Speaking at the Ekiti NYSC permanent orientation camp in Emure in Ise/Orun Local Government Area of the state at the swearing-in ceremony of 2,574 2011 Batch ‘B’ corps members deployed to the State, Governor Fayemi said “in spite of the challenges that had confronted the scheme, its achievements over the years were numerous and should be commended by all and sundry.”

According to him, “the achievements of the programme have showcased its importance,” and attributed the success of the last general election in the country to “the level of discipline and patriotic contributions of corps members nationwide.”

Fayemi assured that the state government would continue to support the scheme for the betterment of the entire nation.

Speaking earlier, Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board in the state, Chief Folorunsho Olabode, who is also the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports had announced the provision of a 300kva transformer for the orientation camp of the NYSC by the state government.

The State Coordinator of NYSC, Ekiti State, Mr. Baba Ahmed said that a total number of 2,574 corps members comprising 1,358 males and 1,216 females were in camp.