The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has charged Heads of Assignments to be mindful of how they relate with others so as not to hurt their feelings and perspectives.
The State Coordinator made the charge in her opening remarks while presiding over the first Steering Committee meeting for the 2025 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) orientation course, held at her official residence within the camp.
Bakare disclosed that the corps members who the camp officials are superintending over are generations whose perspectives are totally different from their own views, needed to be counselled and made to see reasons why we are taking a particular decision at every point in time.
"Distinguished colleagues, we can never see from the same prism because there is what we call selective perception in communication, but it behoves on you to have a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid causing harm or offense to others" she explained.
The NYSC helmsman appealed to the participants at the meeting to encourage their subordinates to painstakingly listen to corps members, accommodate their views or observations and promote effective communication which according to her, would assist to navigate seemingly difficult conversations and resolve issues.
She disclosed that operating with a single mind of love towards fellow camp officials, corps members as well as the entire camp community will help foster trust and understanding, which will come in handy when handling sensitive issues.
Reviewing the activities of the first week, the Camp Director, Pastor (Mrs.) Jennifer Funmilola Dawodu expressed her deep appreciation to all the committees for rising up to the challenges of hosting this large number of corps members.
She acknowledged the support of the State Coordinator's and the immense contributions of Heads of Assignments towards given a befitting reception to the corps members when they arrived camp.
"My distinguished Heads of Assignments, I am overwhelmed with the conduct and support given to the management when the illustrious and patriotic graduate youths arrived this camp to commence their mandatory national service, and I must confess that your hospitality has endeared the corps members to us and I want to appeal to each and everyone of us to keep the flag flying".
Dawodu, who interjected her address with 'thank you' often to show gratitude for the all-encompassing support she has received so far, appealed for more synergy between NYSC staff and personnel of collaborating agencies.
"Per-adventure, if there is anyone who is hurt in the course of discharging his or her assignment, I want to admonish that we forgive one another and move forward. What may have happened was never intended to malign your personality or cause you any psychological trauma but see it as a process to achieve desired collective results" she explained.
In the course of the meeting, various Heads gave brief about their activities for the week under review, and mapped out strategies to contain the challenges that may arise in the coming weeks.
The meeting rose with a renewed commitment from everyone to support the administration of the camp towards achieving the set objectives, which has, over the years, placed NYSC Ondo State as second to none.
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