The ancient town of Ede came alive on Friday, 2nd October, 2026, as Governor Ademola Adeleke formally declared open the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream I Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Osun State. The colourful ceremony was held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, and was attended by the Honourable Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele, NYSC management and staff, security agencies, traditional institutions, and members of the press.
In his address, Governor Adeleke welcomed the Corps Members to Osun State, urging them to approach their national assignment with patriotism, discipline, humility, and a strong sense of responsibility. He described the National Youth Service Corps as one of Nigeria's most enduring instruments for promoting national unity, integration, and responsible citizenship. The governor charged the corps members to embrace the diversity the Scheme offers by building friendships across ethnic, religious, and cultural boundaries.
Governor Adeleke reserved special commendation for the leadership of the NYSC, particularly the Director-General, Brigadier General O.O. Nafiu, and the Osun State Coordinator, Mr. Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, for their role during the 15th August, 2026 off-cycle governorship election in the state. He appreciated the corps members who served without partisanship and discharged their responsibilities with commendable dedication.
The Governor reaffirmed that his administration considers the welfare, security, and general well-being of Corps Members serving in Osun State a priority. He pledged that the ongoing rehabilitation and renovation of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, will continue until it becomes one of the best orientation camps in the Federation. Governor Adeleke assured the NYSC leadership and all corps members that the renovation work will continue.
Earlier in his introductory address, the NYSC Osun State Coordinator, Mr. Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, welcomed the Governor and prospective corps members, noting that the orientation course marks the beginning of a unique chapter in their lives. The coordinator disclosed that the state was hosting prospective corps members dislodged from Lagos and Ekiti States, bringing the total number of participants to a record high.
Mr. Kubiangha explained that the orientation course is designed to prepare participants mentally, physically, and socially for the responsibilities ahead. He urged the corps members to participate actively in all programmes, pay attention during lectures on security, health, financial literacy, civic responsibilities, and interpersonal relationships, and take seriously the information provided by instructors and facilitators.
Key points
- Governor Ademola Adeleke declares open the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream I Orientation Course for Corps Members in Osun State.
- The Governor reaffirms his administration's commitment to the welfare, security, and well-being of Corps Members serving in the state.
- The orientation course is designed to prepare corps members mentally, physically, and socially for their national assignment.
