Aiyedatiwa approves payment of monthly stipends to Corps members

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On Tuesday, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, approved monthly stipends for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to serve in the state.

Governor Aiyedatiwa announced this at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ (Stream 1) of Corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare Akoko.

The governor promised to rehabilitate the facilities at the NYSC Camp, including the provision of solar-powered lighting.

Governor Aiyedatiwa encouraged the new Corps members to dedicate themselves and prepare for the challenges ahead, emphasizing that they will face demanding but fulfilling tasks related to national development.

The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring the welfare and security of the Corps members throughout their service year in the state.

“As we induct you into the national service of our dear country today, you face a great challenge to prove that the future of our country and coming generations is secure in your hands. This is why you must rededicate yourselves to bringing about positive changes in your various assignments,” he said.

The governor emphasized that his administration will continue to support the NYSC to ensure that Corps members have a memorable year in Ondo State.

“The area is clean, and we will disinfect the bathrooms and toilets, but they are old and need renovation, which we will undertake. Electricity is also a problem, and we will deploy solar lights across the entire camp so that it will be bright at night. We will also see what we can do for the hostels.”

In his welcome address, the NYSC State Coordinator, Samuel Pepple, thanked the governor for his presence at the event, noting that it was the first time in 13 years that a governor had visited the Orientation Camp.

He said a total of 1,423 Corps members have been registered in the camp for the mandatory one-year service for this batch.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, noted that the governor’s presence was a testament to his commitment to the youth and urged the Corps members to contribute to the development of the state.

The Chief Judge of Ondo State, represented by Justice Femi Akinbinnu, administered the Oath of Allegiance to the Corps members.