The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has disclosed that the essence of having stakeholders in camp is to complement the NYSC personnel and not to compete with one another.
The State Coordinator made the disclosure in her office when she presided over the meeting of the Heads of Branches/Unit and collaborating agencies ahead of the 2024 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) orientation course.
Bakare, who confirmed that members of the meeting were experienced, tested and trusted in their own capacity, reminded them of the peculiarity of each assignment, saying that they needed to study the terrain and not to assume they know it all.
She said that every camp official should strive to show empathy to the prospective corps members as they are coming to the camp with high hopes that NYSC will help them achieve their future dreams.
"First impression lasts longer, let the prospective corps members know that they have competent, reliable and responsible people they can lean on. Our attitude will either make them to embrace or distance themselves from us. NYSC has placed this responsibility of moulding and mentoring the graduate youths on our collective shoulders and we should not fail them" she pleaded.
The Coordinator briefed the meeting on the outcome of the Pre Orientation Workshop held in Jos, Plateau State earlier in the month, saying that all hands must be on deck to prosecute a seamless orientation course exercise.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I know that you are all experienced and well grounded and you know your onions but we must put aside all differences, either real or imaginary. No one is from a particular agency or organisation but as far as I know, we are all camp officials and we are going to operate on that understanding, God willing".
She said activities of individuals should be centred towards enhancing corporate image of the laudable Scheme and work assiduously to ensure compact service delivery to the members of the service corps.
In her closing remarks, the NYSC Ondo State boss said that she operates open door policy and requested members of the meeting to intimate her with suggestions and observations that will allow her take informed decisions at every stage of the orientation course.
The Camp Director designate, Mr. Kehinde Oyeniyi Lawal appealed for synergy between all the camp officials, asserting that NYSC can not fail the society at this time, having put in over 51 years of developing the youths of this great country.
The Camp Director said that the heads of various committees should impress it upon their subordinates and personnel not to engage in negative acts that will bring ridicule to the NYSC name which the management and staff are consciously trying to protect all the time.
Lawal disclosed the theme of the orientation course which is 'Building Leaders, Building Nation', and appealed to everyone to be bridge builders in line with the core objectives of the NYSC.
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