It was a colorful display of the nation’s cultural diversity highlighting the distinctiveness of each ethnicity at the NYSC Oyo Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin as Corps Members for the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 Orientation Course performed with all sense of pride, vitality and respect for the various ethnic groups that constituted the fabric of our unique cultural heritage during the Inter-Platoon Cultural Carnival Competition.
Projecting ethnic identities of the Igbo; Tiv, Hausa, Fulani, Idoma, Kalabari, Ijaw, Nupe, amongst others, the Corps Members adorned in the cultural attire of the ethnic groups they represented, danced to Cultural Songs and not only entertained but educated the Camp Community about the culture they represent.
Speaking at the ceremony, the State Coordinator, Chief Odoba Abel Oche expressed that Culture is an important aspect of life, as it defines who we are, how we make sense of the world, and how we live our lives, maintaining that " Culture is our Future"
He added that Culture can also be important for nation-building, as it can create group identity and unity and Cultural diversity can be beneficial, as it can promote cross-cultural friendship, reduce cultural stereotypes, and create positive attitudes towards people in a society.
The SC who noted that Nigeria has been adjudged to be the richest in terms of culture, remarked that Corps Members must understand the obejective of the establishment of the NYSC Scheme by the founding fathers, which was to use our diversity in creating a stronger bond between us as a people.
He observed that the Corps Members were at the event to showcase the various cultures Nigeria is blessed with, urging them to Comport themselves as they project the various cultures." We are here to project the culture of our motherland. We are trying to bring the totality of the culture to Iseyin land" he said.
Continuing, Odoba noted that the NYSC is an epic center where graduate youths are moved from their zones to see, evalute other people's culture, while enjoining the Corps Members to preach to the members of their host communities the things that bind and unite us a country which are far from the things that divide us.Diversity "NYSC is Fostering the Uniqueness in Cultural Diversity".
Concluding,the SC appreciated the Oyo Commissioner for Culture and Tourism for absorbing Corps Members into the State Cultural Troupe.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Head of Socials on Camp, Mr Lasaki Oladimeji, who noted that the theme of the Cultural carnival is "See Naija", said the idea of Cultural Carnival organized on Camp is to promote unity and love among the Corps Members, especially when they get to their Places of Primary Assignment.
Announcing the result, the Chief Judge, Mrs. Taiwo Modupe declared Number 6 Platoon, which portrayed Igbo Culture, the winner of the 2024 Batch C Stream One Orientation Course Inter-Platoon cultural carnival, while number 8 Platoon, which represented Yoruba, and number 1 Platoon, which represented Idoma came 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
The event was well attended by the Director, South West Area Office II, Mrs. Olaleye Fransisca, representatives of the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, among other dignitaries.
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