From KEHINDE ADEWOLE, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has warned corps members posted to the state against indulgence in indiscriminate sex and
embarking on journeys without official permission.
Fayemi also warned them against social vices like cultism, Internet scam, drug peddling, kidnapping, prostitution and robbery capable of
destroying their lofty dreams.
This was just as the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Emmanuella Okpongete, disclosed that the new corps members were exposed to trainings that would enable them to contribute their quota to national unity and development.
Okpongete reiterated the commitment of the scheme to executing developmental initiatives that would meet the felt needs of
communities across the Country.
The Governor gave the warning at the closing ceremony of the 2019
Batch C Stream 1 orientation course at the National Youth Service
Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp Ise/Orun/Emure Ekiti on Monday.
Fayemi who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi
Egbeyemi, explained that the NYSC scheme has sustained the dream of
its founding fathers in nation building, integration and unity.
According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, a total number of 1,979 corps
members underwent the orientation course for three weeks before they were posted to their places of primary assignment.
While assuring of his administration preference for security of lives and properties, Fayemi urged the corps members to prioritize their
security and welfare.
Fayemi said they should not hesitate to report strange movements in
their area to security outfits and make use of security numbers at
their service guide while in distress.
The Governor also charged corps members posted to the state to respect
the traditions, values and norms of their host communities.
Fayemi, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum
(NGF), stressed that respect for traditions of the host communities
would prevent the corps members from offending the sensibility of the
people.
Fayemi said they should not hesitate to report strange movements in
their area to security outfits and make use of security numbers at
their service guide while in distress.
The Governor said: “I admonished you to shun every negative tendency
such as cultism, thuggery, drug peddling, human trafficking, and any
form of violence.
“Do not indulge in discriminate sex or frivolous journeys without
permission from relevant authority.”
Commending services rendered by corps members in the area of
education, healthcare delivery, road safety, agriculture, drug law
enforcement and fight against HIV/AIDS scourge and corruption, Fayemi
pointed out that the Scheme has made positive impact in every part of
the country.
Fayemi stressed the need for the corps members to be focused and
patriotic in rendering selfless services to the sustenance of peace,
unity and development of Ekiti state and the country at large.
The Governor who promised, to reward outstanding performance, urged them to support government projects, policies and programmes geared at
improving the plight of the masses.
