Priscilla Ofunre, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has warned corps members posted to the state to shun indiscriminate sex and avoid embarking on journeys without permission of their employers.
Fayemi also warned them to shun other social vices like cultism, Internet scam, drug peddling, kidnapping, prostitution and robbery capable of destroying their lofty dreams.
The Governor gave the warning at the closing ceremony of the 2019 Batch C Stream 1 orientation course at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Ise/Orun/Emure Ekiti on Monday.
Fayemi who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, explained that the NYSC scheme has sustained the dream of its founding fathers in nation building, integration and unity.
According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, a total number of 1,979 corps members underwent the orientation course for three weeks before they were posted to their places of primary assignments.
While assuring of his administration’s preference for security of lives and property, Fayemi urged the corps members to prioritize their security and welfare.
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Fayemi said they should not hesitate to report strange movements in their area to security outfits and make use of security numbers at their service guide while in distress.
The Governor also charged corps members posted to the state to respect the traditions, values and norms of their host communities.
Fayemi, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), stressed that respect for traditions of the host communities would prevent the corps members from offending the sensibility of the people.
Fayemi said they should not hesitate to report strange movements in their area to security outfits and make use of security numbers at their service guide while in distress.
The Governor said: “I admonished you to shun every negative tendency such as cultism, thuggery, drug peddling, human trafficking, and any form of violence.
“Do not indulge in discriminate sex or frivolous journeys without permission from relevant authority.”
Commending services rendered by corps members in the area of education, healthcare delivery, road safety, agriculture, drug law enforcement and fight against HIV/AIDS scourge and corruption, Fayemi pointed out that the Scheme has made positive impact in every part of the country.
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Fayemi stressed the need for the corps members to be focused and patriotic in rendering selfless services to the sustenance of peace, unity and development of Ekiti state and the country at large.
The Governor who promised, to reward outstanding performance, urged them to support government projects, policies and programmes geared at improving the plight of the masses.
Earlier in her address, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Emmanuella Okpongete, disclosed that the new corps members were exposed to trainings that would enable them to contribute their quota to national unity and development.
Okpongete reiterated the commitment of the scheme at executing developmental initiatives that would meet the felt needs of communities across the Country.