NYSC: 33 corps members get service extension as 25 abscond in Oyo
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The Oyo State National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Coordinator, Mrs
Eniola Ambekemo, on Thursday, said no fewer than 33 outgoing 2018 batch C
scheme members out of 4,716 in the state had received extension of
service letters.
Ambekemo, who made this disclosure in an interview with the News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, added that 25 of the outgoing members
absconded from service.
She said their offences ranged from absenteeism to abscondment in their places of primary assignments.
She said “However, one of them, Adebanjo Diekolola, received state
honours award for carrying out medical outreaches, market sensitisation
on genotype, sinking of deep wells at Ogunrinde village, among others.
“We have Fabunmi Tobiloba and David Adayemi, who received
commendation certificates: we are proud of you for your various efforts
at developing your host communities; well done for exhibiting a high
sense of discipline and resilience.”
She also urged them to balance their life experiences both at the
university as well as that of their service year in order to face the
challenges of life.
Ambekemo advised them to always make a positive difference wherever
they would be and make meaningful contributions to the society.
The coordinator further warned the outgoing members to avoid the
get-rich- quick syndrome, which might put most youths in horrifying and
devastating conditions.
She reminded them of the non-availability of white collar jobs, which
made the NYSC management to enforce skill acquisition on them right
from the orientation camp.
The coordinator also advised them to apply the skills they acquired
in establishing meaningful ventures rather than searching for
non-existing jobs.
“That may be the skill that will transform your life, Oyo State
people will forever be grateful for the selfless services you rendered
them. I wish you outstanding success, God’s guidance as you face the
world,” she said.
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