Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori, advised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to respect the cultures of their host communities.
The Governor, represented by the Education Commissioner Tonukari Johnbull, disclosed this, on Tuesday, at the swearing-in ceremony of Batch C, Stream 1 corps members at NYSC Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, in Delta State.
Oborevwori promised to support the scheme, to ensure its growth and success in the state, while urging them to see the period of their orientation and induction course as another significant period designed to instil some discipline.
“I welcome you to the state. I congratulate you all on the successful completion of your various academic programmes, which made it possible for you to be here, Most of you have been posted outside your states and geopolitical regions to broaden your understanding of the various cultures and people within the Nigerian federation.”
“I appeal to you to do away with whatever negative opinions or fears you held before now about either the state or your host community,”
“The period is designed to accelerate national development and unity through the inculcation of the virtues of humility, sacrifice and dedicated service to the nation and its people,” the Delta governor explained. “As youths, you have often been described as the leaders of tomorrow” he said.
Governor Oborevwori also urged them to avail themselves fully to the physical, psychological and cultural training they would be subjected to during the orientation programme by understanding and appreciating the cultural values of fellow Nigerians among whom they will serve.
Speakin further, the NYSC coordinator in Delta, Olusegun Alao, urged corps members to be good ambassadors of their families and respective schools while on camp and beyond.
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