It was a night of glamour, culture, and celebration at the National Youth Service Corps Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko as she hosted the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 Variety Night, featuring the highly anticipated Mr. Macho and Miss NYSC pageant competitions on Saturday night.
The event began with a colourful red carpet reception as the NYSC band thrilled the audience with lively tunes, setting an energetic tone for the night. Corps members and camp officials, gathered in large numbers, were filled with anticipation and excitement.
Declaring the event open on behalf of the State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, the Camp Director, Mrs. (Pastor) Jennifer Dawodu, urged corps members to enjoy the evening while maintaining decorum. She emphasized the importance of unity, sportsmanship and togetherness, reminding participants that "they are all winners, regardless of the final outcome."
The evening kicked off with a spirited dance performance by camp officials, which quickly elevated the atmosphere. Each platoon was represented by two contestants: one male and one female, vying for the titles of Mr. Macho and Miss NYSC.
The Mr. Macho contestants made a bold entrance, showcasing their strength and physique to loud cheers, while the Miss NYSC aspirants impressed the audience with their elegance, confidence and charisma as they graced the stage.
The highpoint of the event was the couples’ dance, where each male and female contestant from the same platoon performed together, symbolizing unity and teamwork. The audience responded with thunderous applause and cheers.
Contestants later faced a question-and-answer segment where their confidence, clarity and intelligence were evaluated by a panel of judges.
At the end of the event, Ezera Chinedu Uduma of Platoon 8 emerged as Mr. Macho, followed by Chigozie Damilola (Platoon 6) and Etim Joseph (Platoon 4) in second and third positions respectively.
In the Miss NYSC category, Odey Gift Idagu of Platoon 6 was crowned the winner, while Nwapa Rena K (Platoon 10) and Blessing Chigozie (Platoon 5) came second and third.
The event successfully provided corps members with a well-deserved moment of fun, showcasing creativity, talent and unity across all platoons in the orientation camp.
NYSC Ondo, NITDA Sparks Innovation Through Debate On Digital Literacy.
The 2025 Batch 'A' Stream 1 orientation course took an inspiring turn on Saturday at the National Youth Service Corps Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko as the scheme, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), hosted an inter-platoon debate competition titled “Mind The Gap.”
The debate brought together Corps Members from across platoons, each represented by two speakers, to discuss the timely topic: “Artificial Intelligence and the Unfolding Human Civilization: A Call to Leadership.” The competition tested not only their public speaking skills but also their grasp of technology’s impact on society and leadership.
After rounds of compelling arguments and thought provoking insights, Platoon 4 clinched the top spot, while Platoons 5 and 2 followed closely in second and third place respectively.
Adding depth to the programme, Mr. Peter Olayinka from NITDA conducted a sensitization session focused on digital literacy.
He highlighted the ambitious plan of the agency to equip 30 Million Nigerians, including Corps Members, with critical digital skills to close the country’s widening technological gap.
“Digital literacy is not a luxury, it is a necessity,” Olayinka emphasized, while encouraging Corps Members to take advantage of NITDA’s free professional courses, certifications, and awards.
He also made a passionate appeal for volunteers amongst them to serve as digital ambassadors in their host communities.
It is worthy of note that the programme was not just a competition, it was a convergence of innovation, education, and leadership, setting a new pace for youth development through technology.
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