Osun NYSC coordinator urges corps members to embrace discipline, patriotism

The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has urged prospective corps members for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course to embrace discipline, patriotism and active participation throughout their service year.

Speaking during an official briefing at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede on Saturday, Kubiangha welcomed the corps members and congratulated them on their successful mobilisation.

He described the orientation course as a vital stage in preparing participants for effective national service and personal growth.

“The Orientation Course is one of the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC Scheme and it is designed to instil discipline, leadership qualities, teamwork, self-reliance and a spirit of national unity among participants,” he said.

Kubiangha stated that the NYSC scheme remained an important platform for fostering national integration, promoting cultural understanding and contributing to national development and encouraged the corps members to take full advantage of the activities lined up for the three-week programme.

According to him, “the orientation activities include drills, lectures, sporting events, citizenship and leadership training, as well as the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.”

He noted that the SAED initiative offers corps members opportunities to acquire vocational and entrepreneurial skills capable of enhancing self-employment and wealth creation.

On welfare and security, the State Coordinator assured participants of the management’s commitment to their safety and well-being throughout the orientation exercise.

He advised them to promptly report health challenges or security concerns to camp officials and make adequate use of the medical facilities available on camp.

“We are committed to your welfare and security. You should remain security conscious at all times and avoid actions capable of exposing you to unnecessary risks,” Kubiangha said.

The coordinator who addressed issues relating to relocation, places of primary assignment and service procedures stressed that posting to places of primary assignment is strictly based on established guidelines and is free of charge.

He warned corps members against attempting to influence postings through monetary inducement or unofficial channels and emphasised the importance of discipline and proper conduct.

While warning that violations of camp rules and regulations could attract sanctions, including appearance before the Camp Court or decamping, he urged the corps members to uphold the values and integrity of the NYSC and to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of their institutions and families.