The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday enjoined corps members deployed to thestate for the mandatory one year national service to make a positive impact for the growth of Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu made the call during an interactive session with the Y2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members undergoing orientation at the NYSC Camp, Iyana Ipaja, noting that their decision to serve Nigeria through this programme reflected their commitment towards making a positive impact in the society.
She observed that the NYSC scheme, over the years, had fostered youth engagement and sustained the vision of its founding fathers who believed in a united Nigeria despite the differences in language, culture and religion.
The First Lady, therefore, lauded the corps members for their resilience and patriotic spirit in serving the nation, stressing that their commitment in enduring camping activities, following laid down rules and regulations guiding the Orientation Programme was commendable.
“Your decision to serve Nigeria through this program reflects your commitment towards making a positive impact in the society,” Sanwo-Olu said.
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Dr. Sanwo-Olu seized the opportunity of the interactive session to enlighten the corpers about various programmes and interventions, including waging war against drug abuse in the state, which her office undertakes to improve the quality of life in Lagos.
While educating the youth corps members about her current project tagged: “War Against Drug Abuse in Lagos State,” the First Lady pointed out that drug abuse had assumed an alarming rate, emphasising that the project required public support in increasing the campaign messages and expanding its reach.
Besides, Dr. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that her office was also involved in raising public awareness about the dangers of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, as well as offering assistance and protective care for victims while ensuring access to justice.
She lauded the officials of NYSC Lagos State for their tireless efforts in nurturing the future leaders, assuring the gathering of the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empowered the youths for a bright future.
Lagos State Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, earlier in her welcome remark, described the First Lady’s visit as a source of motivation and inspiration to the corps members serving their fatherland.
The coordinator appreciated the state government for its selfless efforts in ensuring that issues concerning the scheme get top priority, reiterating that the programme would continually contribute to the development of Nigeria.