Sanwo-Olu charges corps members to make lasting impressions

Lagos State Government has charged corps members in the state to leave lasting impressions through dedication, creativity and hard work.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the closing of orientation course for corps members in the 2024 Batch C, Stream 1.

The event held at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, on Tuesday.

The governor was represented by Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, the state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development and Chairman, NYSC Governing Board in Lagos State.

Sanwo-Olu also appealed to employers to accept corps members posted to their establishments and ensure their welfare and security.

“I encourage you to approach your assignments with patriotism and innovativeness and exhibit commendable qualities—tolerance, diligence, and perseverance—during and after your service year.

“Outstanding performances will not go unnoticed; exceptional contributions will be duly recognised and rewarded.

“I therefore implore you to accept your postings to any part of Lagos with an open mind and sense of purpose.

“View it as an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the development of the state by playing active roles in the social-economic advancement of your host communities,” Sanwo-Olu told the corps members.

Sanwo-Olu said that his administration would sustain collaboration with the NYSC through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.

”Your service is not just a platform to make a positive impact; it is also a chance to grow personally and professionally.

“I am aware that the Skills Acquisition Entrepreneurship Development program was one of the key activities you engaged in during the orientation course.

“It is a crucial step towards empowering yourselves and achieving self-sufficiency,” he said.

He commended the corps members for zeal during the orientation programme.

“I am very impressed with the way you approached and embraced the trainings,” he said.

Earlier, the Lagos State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Christana Salmwang, gave the assurance that the corps members had acquired skills, discovered themselves, improved on their talents and learnt teamwork and collaboration.

Salmwang said: “As they move on to the next stage, they will put to use what they have learnt and perform excellently.

“During the orientation course, these corps members were made to go through some planned series of programs in a bid to make them a better version of themselves and fit in all ramifications.”

The coordinator thanked Lagos State Government for supporting NYSC.

“While we are grateful for your warmth and positive influences on our corps members, I wish to urge you to consider them in the area of accommodation so they can enjoy a seamless service year.”

She called on the corps members to obey the rules and regulations of the NYSC, warning that erring corps members would be penalised in line with the NYSC Bye Laws.