2019: Stay away from Oyo politics – Gov. Ajimobi warns corps members

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has enjoined the 2,360 corps
members deployed to the state by the National Youth Service Corps
(NYSC) to steer clear of local politics as the race to the 2019
general elections gathers momentum.

He gave this advice in his address at the official closing/terminal
parade of the 2018 Batch 'B' (Stream I) corps members at the NYSC
permanent orientation camp, in Iseyin, on Monday.

The Governor, who spoke through his deputy, Otunba Moses Adeyemo,
implored the corps members to "contribute to the socio-economic and
political development of Oyo the Pacesetter State. Strive to put in
your best and contribute productively in whatever sector of the
economy you might be posted. No effort is too small or much for the
development of Oyo State".

He said, "I implore you to cultivate a healthy relationship with your
host communities. There is need for you to integrate and appreciate
the culture and traditions of the people. While encouraging you to
live peacefully with them and refrain from engaging in local politics.

"As agents of change, I admonish you to impact positively on your host
communities and transfer the knowledge acquired during the skill
acquisition training to better their lots and stem the tide of youth
unemployment in our society.

"As good ambassador of your families and the scheme, I enjoin you to
shun all negative acts that could tarnish the good image your
predecessors have toiled to build over the years.

"Let your conduct and moral rectitude be a source of joy to the entire
nation. I want to assure you all that our administration will see to
excellent hospitality of the government and the good people of Oyo
State.

"The state will continually ensure that the security and welfare of
corps members deployed to the state receives priority attention. Oyo
State is relatively peaceful and secured. I urge you to be security
conscious."

The state NYSC coordinator, Mrs. Ifeoma Anidobi, in her welcome
address, urged the corps members not to forget all the admonitions and
training, especially those which have to do with their conduct and
security, saying they should be good ambassadors of the NYSC.

Anidobi said, "Stay out of trouble. Avoid frivolous journeys. Put in
your best in your places of primary assignment and strive to leave an
imprint at the end of your service year by impacting positively on
your host communities. Respect the norms and tradition of the people,
while not forgetting that you are agents of national integration and
development.

"The corps members have received various lectures on the culture and
tradition of Oyo people, security awareness, language studies, skill
acquisition and entrepreneurship development programme, HIV/AIDS and
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), sensitization' training and many
other relevant lectures.

"They have also been equipped with the basic knowledge of various
skills during the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development
(SAED) programme for self-reliance and wealth creation."