Lagos State Government has praised the 2021 Batch A, Stream 1, corps members for contributions during Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
The story is, however, different for some 36 who will repeat the assignment in the state.
The state Gov. Babajide made the commendation at the passing out ceremony of the corps members on Thursday at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Agege.
He was represented by Mr Sesan Ogundeko, Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations.
According to him, the corp members bought items which were distributed to some people at the peak of COVID-19.
He said that the government would remain grateful for the corps members’ ‘galant display of patriotism’.
” I thank you all for your dedication to service, contributions to the general development of our state and improvement of lives of citizens in the centre of excellence.
” We have observed several projects that you have executed, especially in rural communities.
“I commend you for the diligence displayed.
” These efforts, you have made to ensure you leave behind worthy legacies that will fast-track development of your places of primary assignment and host communities,” he said.
The governor said that the corps members’ giant strides to ameliorate the impact of COVID-19 on Lagos residents will never be forgotten.
“The government and people of Lagos sincerely appreciate you.
” I am optimistic that the opportunity provided by the national service has impacted positively on your perception of culture, tradition, beliefs and norms of different tribes that constitute our country, Nigeria.
” As a responsive government, we will continue to accord the NYSC its rightful place for the overall interest of our youths and in the spirit of national integration,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He said that the focus was to provide youths with necessary support and create an enabling environment for them to unleash their innovation and skills to become job creators.
He charged them to face the future with confidence and hope for a better nation.
” I am confident that with a new mindset, orientation and commitment to a common vision, we will overcome our current challenges.
On the sidelines, Ogundeko said that the mandate of Gov. Sanwo-Olu to deliver a permanent NYSC orientation camp was still on course.
” I can assure you that the executive governor keeps to promise.
” The site has been fenced, designed. As soon all issues are resolved, the government will start building.
” I can assure you that Lagos State Government will deliver the very best camp that anyone expects from the center of excellence,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Eddy Megwa, the Coordinator NYSC, Lagos State, while congratulating 4,427 corps members for successful completion of the one-year service to their fatherland, disclosed that 36 corps members would be remobilised.
Megwa said that the affected corps members would have their service year repeated or extended by three to four months for contrary acts.
” The NYSC is a disciplined organisation, and we sanction as the case may be.
“Some absconded and others consistently stayed off from their places of primary assignment for months; hence the sanction.
” The sanctions meted out to the erring NYSC members was meant to instill discipline in them and deter others from commiting similar offences.
” Note that you are the great instrument of change in this nation; so, the Nigeria government, society are very much depending on you to rewrite the narrative of this country.
” Carry on as good ambassadors of the scheme, bring to bear the teaching, discipline, skill and all you have learnt as you move into the larger society.”
He called on the federal, state and local governments as well as National Assembly, groups, organisations and individuals to key into the NYSC Trust Fund.
” It will come in handy, especially for these young ones who are passing out today from the scheme.
“With NYSC Trust Fund, we will be able to give them start-up capital.
” With such capital within their reach, they can start up something, build their own businesses, employ labour and create wealth,” Megwa added.(
