Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged new corps members in the state to embrace unity, discipline, and patriotism as symbols of hope for a brighter future.
The governor stated this in Iseyin on Friday during the opening of the 2024 Batch C Stream II Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The governor was represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke.
Makinde charged the corps members to integrate with the members of their host communities by learning, appreciating and respecting their cultures and traditions.
“I implore you to cultivate a healthy relationship among your colleagues, during and after the orientation exercise.
“Oyo State, under our watch, remains one of the highest paying corps members states in Nigeria.
“We remain resolute in maintaining our pace-setting role in terms of corps’ welfare.
“We are determined to continue the huge investment in the youths, doing everything within our capacity to ensure a conducive and secure environment, during and after the orientation exercise.
“Oyo State is peaceful, feel free to relate with our people and be rest assured that you are in the safe hands of the government and of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.
The state NYSC Coordinator, Mr Abel Odoba, charged the corps members to approach their service year with a sense of responsibility, commitment, and selflessness.
He advised the corps members to participate actively in all camp activities, obey instructions, and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations.
The coordinator urged them to take full advantage of the planned lectures, paramilitary drills, leadership training, inter-platoon competitions and social activities.
“These experiences are designed to equip you for a future of success and impact.
“Embrace the diversity, learn from one another and build friendships that will last a lifetime,” he said.
Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, administered the Oath of Allegiance to 3,589 corps members.