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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed for primary assignments to actively engage with local communities to address challenges and contribute to meaningful projects.
Sanwo-Olu made the call on Tuesday in his address at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 2, held in NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the batch comprised 5,316 corps members, who concluded the three-week orientation course, which featured various activities that prepared them for the task ahead.
According to the governor, the orientation camp has been a microscopic representation of Lagos State, a melting pot of culture, language and traditions.
“As you bid farewell to the orientation camp and venture into the field, remember that the road ahead is full of challenges and possibilities; you must embrace the challenges that come with communal living.
“You have been immersed in a transformative experience, learnt to adapt to a new environment, networked with fellow compatriots from diverse backgrounds, learnt new skills, new perspectives and determination to create a positive impact.
“This experience has prepared you for the task ahead and instilled a deep sense of unity that transcends ethnic, cultural and regional boundaries.
“Embrace the challenges and exemplify lessons of discipline, perseverance and teamwork that you have imbibed during your time in the camp.
“I am confident that you will carry this knowledge as you contribute to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria at large,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mrs Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, charged Lagos residents to support the corps members to have a memorable service year in the state.
In her remark, the Lagos State Coordinator, NYSC, Christiana Salmwang, said the corps members had been exposed to workshops, and seminars and would make a meaningful impact in the development of Lagos State.
