… Sensitizes them on SGBV, Drug Abuse, among others initiatives
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has called on corp members deployed to Lagos State for their mandatory one year national service to dedicate their service year towards making positive impact for the growth of Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu made the call today during an interactive session with the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corp Members presently having their Orientation Program at the NYSC Camp, Iyana Ipaja, area of the State .
She noted that the NYSC scheme over the years, has fostered youth engagement and had sustained the intention of the initiators of the idea who believed in a unity Nigeria despite the difference in language, culture and religion .
The First Lady lauded the corp members for their resilience and patriotic spirit in serving the Nation, stressing that their commitment in enduring camping activities, following laid down rules and regulations guiding the Orientation Programme was commendable.
According to her, “your decision to serve Nigeria through this program reflects your commitment towards making a positive impact in the society”
She seized the opportunity of the interactive session to enlighten the corp members about various programmes and interventions by her Office directed towards improving the quality of life of the residents.
While informing them about her current project tagged ‘War Against Drug Abuse in Lagos State, the First Lady pointed out that drug abuse has assumed an alarming rate, emphasizing that the project requires the support of everyone in increasing the campaign messages and expanding its reach.
She added that her office is also involved in raising public awareness about the dangers of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, in addition to the provision of assistive and protective care for victims and ensuring that they get adequate justice.
The First Lady appreciated the officials of NYSC Lagos State for their tireless efforts in nurturing the future leaders, assuring the gathering of the government’s commitment in supporting initiatives that empower the youths for a bright future.
Earlier in her Welcome Remarks, the Lagos State Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa described the First Lady’s visit as a source of motivation and inspiration to the corp members serving their fatherland.
Mrs Baderinwa appreciated the State Government for its selfless efforts in ensuring that issues concerning the Scheme is of top priority, reiterating that the program will continually contribute to the development of the Nation.
