The. Executive Governor of Oyo State , His Excellency Seyi Makinde has advised the outgoing corps members of the 2021 Batch 'B' (Stream I) service year to take a step towards self employment by putting into practice the skills acquired in the course of their service year.
He emphasised that the alarming rate of unemployment in the society now calls for the youths to sustain the ideals of self reliance.
He said that the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Program (SAED) remains a laudable initiative of the NYSC Scheme, geared at empowering the graduate youths and equipping them to becoming entrepreneurs that would grow the nation's economy.
"The attitude majority of our young graduates must put on is that of creative thinking and individual initiative at the end of Service year".
His Excellency who gave the advice at the Passing Out Parade of the 2021 Batch ‘B’ (Stream I) held at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State, was represented by Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Hon. Seun Fakorede.
He further commended the corps members for contributing immensely to the well being of the good people of Oyo State through the Community Development service projects, in such areas as Primary Health Care delivery, education,infrastructure,and agriculture.
Earlier in her address, the State Coordinator NYSC Oyo State, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe, commended the commitment and resilience of the outgoing corps members and said such core values will assist in shaping them in the outside world.
Ogbuogebe therefore urged the outgoing corps members to take self improvement as priority in order to harness their potentials for the growth of our dear nation.
She equally appreciated the the Oyo State government and corps employers for granting a conducive environment for the corps members to render selfless service in the course of their service year.
Highlight of the Passing Out Ceremony was the colorful display of parade by outgoing corps members, presentation of State Honours award to corps member Komolafe Eniola Peace OY/21B/0210 who impacted positively in the educational sector during her service year.
Other awardees were presented with the State Coordinator's Commendation letters. The outgoing corps members were later issued with the Certificate of National Service.
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