From: Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye Lucky, BeninCity

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, tasked corps members serving in the state to work for the unity of the country in order to actualize the purpose of the scheme.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, gave the charge during the official closing ceremony of the 2017 batch “B” stream II orientation course at the temporary orientation camp Okada, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state.

He said the nation at the moment was undergoing various reforms and developmental challenges in its entire polity, stressing that they should be part of the positive change and shun corruption and nepotism which have ravaged the society.

According to the governor, “the strength of national cohesion is the vibrancy of the youth and therefore, admonished the corps members to explore areas that need growth and development in the country through hard-work, dedication, loyalty, discipline, patriotism and commitment, to improve on the lives of Nigerians, stressing that that was the only way the objectives and set goals of the scheme would be achieved.”

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Besides, he said the effective realization of the scheme will not only promote unity but also foster real integration amongst Nigerians and effect the most meaningful development of the country.

He promised that the government will do all in its power to support the scheme, just as he urged them to undertake developmental projects in rural areas which will encourage the spirit of self-help and patriotism among their host communities.

Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator,  Mr. Abdulahi Yusuf Baba while presenting the 2,230 corps members before the state governor, said ‎over 75% of them have been posted to various educational institutions in the state to impart knowledge in the young ones in compliance with the established posting policy of NYSC.

The rest consisting of doctors, paramedics and lawyers were posted to rural healthcare centers and the ministry of justice.