Corps Members have been urged to prioritize their National Service

Corps Members have been urged to prioritize their National Service and not to abandon it for opportunities abroad.

During his address to the 2025 Batch 'A' Stream Two Corps Members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede, Oyo State, as well as in Iseyin and Sagamu, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, encouraged participants to dedicate themselves to national development throughout their year of service.

General Nafiu highlighted the serious consequences of neglecting service or abandoning it, urging Corps Members to ensure they complete their National Service and obtain their certificates before considering any foreign travels. Additionally, he advised Corps Members to remain vigilant about their safety and to avoid any activities that may put them at risk. He reminded them to adhere to the NYSC dress code, emphasizing that inappropriate attire is not acceptable within the Scheme. "Dress responsibly, build positive friendships during your service year, and utilize your time wisely," the DG emphasized. In his report to the Director General, Mr. Agbor Ndoma Obim, the NYSC Osun State Coordinator, praised the teamwork among camp participants that has contributed to the success of the current session. He reported that Osun State registered a total of 1,390 Corps Members, consisting of 612 males and 778 females, with an additional 1,643 Corps Members (722 males and 921 females) transferred from Lagos. Mr. Kayode Ola-Peters, the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, shared that 3,502 Corps Members had enrolled, including 1,380 males and 2,122 females, all showing enthusiasm and readiness to make meaningful contributions to the state's development.

Mrs. Olayinka Nasamu, the NYSC Ogun State Coordinator, reported the registration of 2,602 Corps Members, comprising 1,148 males and 1,454 females, who have adapted well to camp life and conducted themselves responsibly. "All camp officials are performing their duties diligently, ensuring a smooth and efficient Orientation Exercise," Nasamu concluded.