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NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to Embrace Core Values

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11 months ago

November 25, 2025

NYSC DG Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu urges 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members to embrace patriotism, integrity, and commitment during and beyond service year

Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, on Tuesday called on Corps Members to imbibe the core values of the scheme throughout their service year and beyond while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members in Rivers State.

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Speaking during the Orientation Course, Nafiu urged the youth to demonstrate patriotism and allow integrity, efficiency, transparency, and commitment to guide their actions.

He commended the Corps Members for responding to the call to serve their fatherland and encouraged them to make meaningful contributions to national development.

Earlier, the NYSC Rivers State Coordinator, Mr. Moses Oleghe, presented the camp situation report, noting that the 2,586 Corps Members undergoing the Orientation Course had shown high levels of discipline, patriotism, and commitment.

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Nafiu’s address highlights the NYSC’s continued efforts to instill strong civic virtues and a sense of national duty in Nigerian youth as they prepare to contribute to society positively during and after their service year.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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10 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.