A retired Acting Director of the NYSC, Mr Adeniran Olayide has described corps members as the back bone and custodians of our country Nigeria.
He said this during his motivational lecture delivered to 2021 Batch 'B' stream 2 corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, Oyo State.
The Acting Director (rtd) , said it is undebatable that the youth of a Nation whether developed or underdeveloped are regarded as custodians of its future.
Mr Adeniran who expressed his delight at the level of the corps members discipline and compliance to all the covid-19 safety protocols, said the effort of the NYSC Oyo Management is highly commendable .
He stated that the establishment of the scheme in 1973 was to foster common purpose, National unity, and service to the nation.
He described the Scheme as a change agent, and therefore charged the corps members to create an indelible mark in sustaining the threatened unity. He said " we need one another to have a meaningful existence".
The Rtd Acting Director stated that the impact of the scheme on corps members begins right from the Orientation Camp, where they are trained physically and mentally on leadership qualities as well as good moral conduct expected of a responsible citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He further encouraged the corps members to develop the spirit of perseverance, tolerance, team work, hard work, patriotism, discipline and humility to sharpen their leadership skills.
Elder Adeniran also implored the corps members to key into Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme, which is aimed at developing and empowering them with the basic skills needed to set up businesses of their own after the service year.
He equally charged the corps members to live a long lasting landmark in the memories of their host Communities, through the Community Development Service (CDS).
Earlier in her welcome address, the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator,Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe, said it was an honor to receive the retired Acting Director, who served meritoriously until his retirement.
"Indeed, the NYSC Scheme without mincing word is a laudable change agent that has brought positive change to the society in all ramifications" she said.
The SC enjoined the corps members to concentrate and be ready to grasp every point as lesson for life.
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