Let Patriotism, Discipline be Your Watchwords – NYSC tasks Ekiti Corps Members

Grace Omachoko




The Director of Corps Welfare and Health Services Department, NYSC NDHQ, Omotade Benjamin has admonished 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members deployed to Ekiti State to be guided by patriotism, discipline and diligence during their service year.

Omotade, who made the call during an on-the-job visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise-Orun/Emure, Ekiti State, on Wednesday, urged the corps members to see their call to add their quota to the development of Ekiti State.

The event equally marked an emotional outpouring of encouragement and appeal to corps members.

His words: “What I have witnessed this morning right from the quarter guard corresponds with our progressive standards and the update on daily activities we have been receiving from Ekiti in our headquarters.”, the award-winning public servant said.

The Director appreciated the NYSC Ekiti State Coordinator, Alhaji Riko Abdullahi Shuiabu whom he mentored as an emerging administrator years back.

“I congratulate Mr. Riko for outstanding consistency even when colleagues abandoned NYSC stations, he stayed behind in Osun State,” Mr. Omotade submitted.” He said.

Earlier, Alhaji Riko Abdullahi Shuiabu while delivering his welcome address, described the maestro public servant as one of the people who encouraged him to stay in the NYSC Scheme. “I grew up with him and he has never stopped mentoring me. He’s one of the people I will never forget in my life.

“In this camp, we have 2,090 corps members with 1,030 Male and 1,060 Female. I am proud to say these are the best corps members I have ever had. They are law-abiding and disciplined,” Alh. Riko explained.

Speaking on the challenges bedevilling the orientation camp, Alh. Riko pronounced the urgent need for a befitting multipurpose hall, clinic, Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS) Administrative Block, face-lift of toilet facilities, and repair of bunks.

“We have written to the Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji in request for chairs, bunks and mattresses, and there is hope in sight that things will be done.” Alh. Riko Stated.

Responding to the yearnings and aspirations of NYSC Ekiti camp under the watch of Alh. Riko Abdullahi Shuaibu, the renowned educationist and welfarist, Omotade noted that the construction of a new hall is sacrosanct and he will do everything possible to convince the Governor.

“I commended all the corps members for bearing with the Camp officials despite the challenges,” he added.

The seasoned counsellor who later encouraged the corps members to revoke the Aluta mentality charged them to shun frivolous journeys during the service year and acquire a skill for their financial upliftment.

As the event wrapped up, the Director presented cash support to Members of the Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS), Quarter Guard Group, Man O’ War, Corps Camp Directors, Mr. Macho and Miss NYSC in recognition of their selfless service.