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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has given approval
for a comprehensive renovation and upgrade of the NYSC Orientation Camp in the
state, even as he restated his administration’s unalloyed commitment to youth
development.
Governor Oyebanji disclosed this during a meeting with the NYSC State
Coordinator, Mr Ige Adeola , in his
office on Tuesday, where the state of the camp facilities were discussed.
Governor Oyebanji noted that the renovation became necessary
to ensure that the camp, which serves as the first point of contact for over
6,000 Ekiti Corps Members annually, reflects his administration’s commitment to
youth development, excellence and hospitality.
The Governor also promised to solicit support of some
eminent citizens of the State to sponsor some projects within the camp. This,
he said, will compliment efforts of the State Government and ensure that the
orientation camp is comprehensively renovated within a reasonably short period.
The planned renovation may necessitate the deployment of the
next batch of of corp members in October to any of the neighbouring states in
order to allow for full concentration on the renovation work at the camp.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth
development and pledged continued support for NYSC operations in Ekiti State.
The Governor also commended Corps Members for their
contributions to Health, Education and Community Development across the state.
The State Director of NYSC, Mr Ige Adeola had earlier
appealed to Governor Oyebanji for urgent intervention in the upgrade of
facilities at the Orientation Camp and the State Secretariat as he presented a
3-phase implementation strategy to address the long-standing challenges facing
the scheme in the state.
The Director used the opportunity to commend the Governor
for his consistent support, particularly the approval of meal subsidies for
Corps Members and previous interventions on camp toiletries. He expressed
optimism that with the Governor’s intervention, the welfare of Corps Members in
Ekiti will be greatly improved.
Mr Ige hoped that the Corps Members would continue to make
significant contributions to Ekiti State in the areas of Health, Education, and
Community Development.
Also present at the meeting were the Secretary to the State
Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro; Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo;
Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Adedayo Gold and Special Adviser, Media,
Mr Olayinka Oyebode.
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