Epitome Of Service And Rocognition
NYSC:
HAVING understood that the basic road to greatness, recognition and success is rough and full of stains, Dr. Tai Sholarin on January 2, 1964 which is exactly firty years today in his popular column “Thinking with you” in the Daily Times said “May our road be rough this year.” My fellow corps members, since our aspiration focus on leaving a mark in the annals of history may our road be rough this year. Before expatiating on that, how was Christmas and this colourful new year? Fantastic! You said excellent! Thank God for that. Yes, after celebration, the next thing is resumption and continuous aspiration in order to have our dream fulfilled. Becoming an icon is not an overnight exercise but rather a timely gradual effort. National youth service can be liken to a coin which is made up of two sides. Unfortunately, vast numbers of corps members do not understand the nittygritty of both sides. Irrefutably, there is a solid relationship between knowledge and achievement. It is pathetic that the numerical strength of corps members who see National Youth Services as mere selfless and unrewardable exercise could be best compared to sand – uncountable. The people in the above school of thought derived their philosophy from the weak purchasing power of naira. This set of people press hard to manage their monthly allowance for thirty days. Really, in some of our state capital and federal capital territory, the cost of living is high. However, though the cost of living in some parts of the country may be high, Nigeria is our fatherland, Nigeria is ours and we must be ready to pay any price required in the process of lifting our nation high. Building a nation is not a matter of bread and butter, it cannot be done on a
By OGUNYEMI ADEBAYO platter of gold hence, the road must be rough. In spite of the little pain associated with NYSC scheme which ranges from temporary detachment from one’s parents to low income, the scheme is highly recognizable if it is
unforgettable positive impact. Study their areas of paramount need in relation to your knowledge, experience and capacity and stratsgise a workable plan to meet the need. At times, you may be given a challenging task to
done with the spirit of perfect love to humanity and one’s nation. If the spirit of love and loyalty is strong enough, you will be able to accomplish extraordinary tasks that call for recognition in each phase of the scheme. If you can’t ply the rough road of NYSC scheme which is the first side of the coin characterized with selfless service, you can’t enjoy the second side characterized with recognition and appreciation. During the first phase popularly known as orientation course, you might not involve in any meaningful exercise notwithstanding you can still make indelible marks and be recongised during passing out parade (POP) How? The answer to this is simple, in your place of primary Assignment (PPA) display your wealth of knowledge and make
accomplish with relatively little scope of time. As a fresh graduate with fresh knowledge and ideas, organise yourself and display you valuable intellect to the amazement of your boss. Such a remarkable performance could force you boss to write a commendable letter and forward it to NYSC official, before you know it, your name is writer in gold. Besides this, you can embark on valuable Community Development Project having assessed the need of your host community. You can carry out a project worthy huges amount of money without spending common one naira from you personal money. All you need is to write appropriate NYSC authorities and look for sponsorship. The project will speak for you at the point of commission and thereafter. The greater and mosst memorable recognition a
corps member could achieve is National youth service certificate. Evidence of serving your fatherland for an uninterrupted period of one year is a pride to your patriotic spirit. In this new year, do everything possible at your place of primary Assignment and in your Community Develop Service with a strong belief that rough road is an
AJuwaya Today while those who enthroned apartheid got more respect in that country. Under normal condition, there must be love, hospitality and Mutual trust between human beings irrespective of gender, race,
mutual love and trust internally, we are the one fueling the trend complained by Lagos State governor. Charity they say begins at home. My fellow Nigerians, this country is ours therefore, let us endeavour to express love towards one another and restore full harmony and unfailing unity to our dear nation. My father, that corps member is year son, my mother, that corps member is your daughter. There may be variation in language, culture and value notwithstanding Nigeria is one nation made up of great people with divert culture and language. However, the previous years have gone with its inadequacies and odds. Today is January 2, 2014, as the year is new, let there be new and encouraging foundation on our modus operandi of relating with fellow Nigerians. The stranger – corps member that you see today may be your angel
“In this new year, do everything possible at your place of primary Assignment and in your Community Develop Service with a strong belief that rough road is an express way leading to tangible achievement.” express way leading to tangible achievement. National youth service is a conventional coin made up of two sides – selfless service and recognition. Render your selfless service relentlessly and be recognized for life. Nigeria – the giant of Africa is our fatherland. Keep The Spirit Of NYSC Alive Host Community WHILE lamenting over the departure of African Soul – Nelson Mandela, Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola declared that it was ironical that Nigerian face daily harassment in South Africa
language, culture, religion and political affiliation but unfortunately reverse is the case even between Nigerians especially when it comes to the issue of corps members seeking for accommodation in some communities. The central objectives behind National Youth service is to promote unity and enhance integration among Nigerians. But can this be achievable when some landlords/landladies in certain community are being reluctant in giving accommodation to corps members due to little variation in culture and language. However, if there is no
tomorrow, do not send him/ her away. Let him/her live under your roof as long as he/she pays the required rent. Also, do not send corps members away by deliberately demand for what they cannot afford. On the part of corps members, be disciplined, respect the cultural heritage of your host community, have respect for human dignity and do not be intoxicated by your degree while addressing those who are not opportune to access formal education. Love, peace an unity are the basic criteria of national development therefore, let us be committed to them religiously.