Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its invaluable role and contributions to the just-concluded 2019 general elections.
Ambode gave the commendation at the 2019 Batch ‘A’ NYSC swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC Orientation Camp,in Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.
The governor was represented by Dr Jimoh Yusuf, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry Of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations.
He said that success of the 2019 elections had further proved that the scheme was indeed an enduring legacy of its founding fathers.
“May I on this note, specially commend the National Youth Service Corps for its invaluable role and contributions to the just-concluded elections.
“Our political trajectory becomes more definite with the NYSC as an instrument of sustaining our democracy.
“Indeed, election in Nigeria has become better with the participation of the NYSC in its conduct, and this has been attested to by both foreign and local observers.
“My young compatriots, you are indeed the drivers of continuous and consistent development of our dear nation since the inception of the scheme in 1973.
“I therefore enjoin you to sustain the legacy of your predecessors in rendering selfless service to the nation,” Ambode said.
The governor congratulated the corps members for successfully qualifying to participate in the scheme and also being successfully sworn in by the Chief Judge.
