LAGOS — President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, charged
National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, members to join hands
with his administration in the fight against corruption in the
country.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 2015 Batch ‘A’ (Stream
II) corps members deployed to Lagos State, at the NYSC
Orientation Camp, in Iyana-Ipaja, Buhari who spoke through
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, who was also
represented by Dr. Aderemi Desalu, Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Special Duties, affirmed that the true desired change
that Nigerians yearned for must begin with the youths.

Earlier, Mr. Cyril Akhanemhe, Lagos State Coordinator of NYSC, said 2,500 corps members, comprising 825 males and 1,675 females, were participating in the programme in Lagos, even as he appealed to Governor Ambode to assist the NYSC in renovating the
temporary camp in Iyana Ipaja as well as providing a state-of-
the-art permanent orientation camp in Lagos.

Stating, however, that the occasion was special to him, as the
corps members are the first set to be sworn in for the one-year
mandatory national service under his administration, Buhari
said: “My dear compatriots, the time has come for us as
responsible citizens to come to terms with the prevailing
realities in our national life. Without doubt, the current situation
in our country calls for unity, commitment and hardwork to help
its development.

“As we have promised Nigerians, my administration will soon
unveil a comprehensive National Youths Empowerment
Programme, anchored on the model provided by the NYSC
scheme, Our goal is to comprehensively address youth
unemployment, insecurity and other social vices prevalent
among our youths.”

“Let me assure you all that change for us is not just a political
slogan, it is the dawn of new order, sough for by majority of our
people. The true change we desire must start with everyone of
us, especially you, the Nigerian youths.
“On our part, we are prepared and determined to lead the
nation with sincerity of purpose. We will continue to support
and encourage corps members and the NYSC scheme by quick
intervention and fulfilment of statutory obligations at all tiers of
government.

“Corps members must be ready to participate fully and join
hands with all Nigerians to fight the scourge of corruption. I call
on you to cultivate the spirit of hardwork and selfless service.”

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