Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has advised National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to engage in productive activities and avoid truancy and other anti-social behaviors ¹. Makinde, represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Alhaja Wasilat Adegoke, emphasized the importance of utilizing skills acquired during the orientation program to positively impact their host communities.
The governor encouraged corps members to identify and undertake viable projects that would improve the lives of people in their host communities. He noted that the skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development programs were designed to prepare them for self-employment after their service year ¹[3).
NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Abel Odoba, also urged corps employers to provide basic needs such as accommodation and transportation or allowances in lieu. He charged corps members to be committed to their duties and remain law-abiding, emphasizing the importance of acquiring skills for self-development.
Key Takeaways from Governor Makinde’s Address:
- Productive Engagement: Corps members should engage in productive activities and avoid truancy and anti-social behaviors.
- Community Development: Corps members should identify and undertake viable projects to positively impact their host communities.
- Self-Employment: Skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development programs are crucial for post-service self-employment.
- Employer Support: Corps employers should provide basic needs and support to enable corps members to perform their duties effectively.
