Sanwo-Olu gifts N100k each to corps members, pledges N5bn for NYSC permanent site

July 16, 2024 2:55 pm

Sanwo-Olu (dressed in NYSC uniform, backing camera) at the Lagos orientation camp on Tuesday

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, says he will approve N5 billion for the construction of a permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.

The governor addressed the Batch B Stream 1 corps members on Tuesday at the state’s current orientation camp in Iyana Ipaja.

He said the state would be setting aside N5 billion intended to commence the development of the permanent site.

While addressing the new corps members, Sanwo-Olu also pledged N100,000 each as a gift to the reported 4,254 members of the batch.

“It will be made available in your account. Your directors will credit you. Don’t worry. This is how we do in Lagos,” he said.

The governor also promised automatic employment into the civil service for 100 corps members in the batch after their service year.

He admonished the corps members to live by discipline, perseverance, and teamwork during the three-week orientation course.

“Because we are a performance-driven government and we’re sensitive to what is expected of every one of you, I will be monitoring this particular batch. This particular batch is now my home,” he said.

“At the end of your time, I will pick the best 100 corps members out of this batch. They will get automatic employment in the neighbourhood state public service.”

Below are photos from the governor’s visit.