Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, has urged corps members stationed in Lagos State to contribute positively to the development of Lagos and Nigeria overall during their one-year mandated national service. During an interactive session with Y2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members undergoing orientation at the NYSC Camp, Iyana Ipaja, today, Dr. Sanwo-Olu made the call.
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She pointed out that despite linguistic, cultural, and religious divides, the NYSC program has promoted young involvement and upheld the dream of Nigeria’s founding fathers, who envisioned a united country.The First Lady praised the corps members for their tenacity and sense of patriotism in serving the country, emphasizing how admirable their dedication to sticking with the established guidelines and norms for the Orientation Program was.
“Your decision to serve Nigeria through this program reflects your commitment towards making a positive impact in the society,” she said.
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu took advantage of the interactive session to inform the workers about the different initiatives and programs her office runs to raise the standard of living in Lagos.The First Lady brought up the worrying rate of drug addiction while educating the youth corps members about her current project, “War Against Drug Abuse in Lagos State.”
She also emphasized that the project needs public support in order to increase the campaign messaging and broaden its reach.She explained that in addition to providing victims with protective and assistive care while guaranteeing their access to justice, her office also works to increase public awareness of the risks associated with sexual and gender-based violence.While expressing gratitude to the NYSC Lagos State authorities for their unceasing efforts in developing the next generation of leaders, Dr. Sanwo-Olu gave the assembly the assurance that the government will continue to support programs that equip young people for a promising future.
The NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, had earlier stated in her welcome address that the First Lady’s visit served as a source of inspiration and encouragement for the corps members serving their country. Mrs. Baderinwa reiterated that the program will continue to contribute to the growth of the country and expressed her gratitude to the State Government for its dedicated efforts in ensuring that matters pertaining to the Scheme receive top attention.
