In a deeply inspiring Gender Sensitisation programme code-named 'Pep-talk', held on Sunday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, urged corps members to commence the re-shaping of their future with intent and purpose.
Speaking to female corps members in a session she personally led, the State Coordinator described motherhood as not just a role but full responsibility. 'How do you intend to begin motherhood? Would you be proud if your child grow up exactly like you'?' she asked.
Bakare called on the ladies to rise above outdated norms and boldly embrace ambition. In her words, 'Do not let your fears eclipse your dreams. Choose not to destroy your future with the enjoyment of today'.
She further enjoined the female corps members to embrace a life of decency and modesty while encouraging them to report any form of harassment to the authority.
The NYSC Ondo State boss added that the Scheme has zero tolerance for indecent behavioural practices.
Other Principal Camp Officials who participated in the talk were the Camp Director, Pastor (Mrs.) Jennifer Funmilola Dawodu; the Resident Officer 1, Mrs. Pauline Odey; Head, Socials and Entertainment, Mrs. Bosede Omonike Daramola; Mrs. Maria from NYSC Southwest Area Office II and Head, Gender Desk and Reforms, Mrs. Omolola Awodunmila, who moderated the programme.
Similarly, the male corps members were also engaged by a team led by Comrade Oluwasola Falaye, Head, Guidance and Counselling Branch of the Secretariat, who delivered a powerful session on identity, personal responsibility and safe living.
Falaye, who doubles as Head, Security Committee on Camp, highlighted the dangers of drug abuse, mental health neglect, and peer pressure as he urged corps members to stay grounded and proactive.
“Wherever you find yourself, exhibit good character and the sky will be your starting point" he advised.
Other speakers, which included Head, Lectures, Mr. Olaoluwa Sunday Omotade; Head, Sanitation, Comrade Babatunde Wasiu Oyelami; Head, NDLEA, ASNI Abdulmuhmin Oladele; the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), Warrant Officer Samuel Yekera and representative of NYSC Southwest Area II, Mr. Jeleel Amiola Oyeniran touched on practical life skills, personal safety, consequence of drug abuse and the importance of lifelong learning.
On the issue of security, Corps Members were reminded not to wear their uniforms while traveling, and also carry their ID cards as well as board only recognised transport vehicles.
Throughout both sessions, themes of accountability, transformation, and purposeful living resonated strongly.
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