Dr Kameel Aramide, a medical consultant, has told the 2021 Batch C stream I prospective corps members that the state of their health is a priority and it's their duty to maintain it.

He made this known while addressing the prospective corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, on Friday.

While speaking, he enlightened the PCMs on Blood Pressure and Hypertension, stating the types, causes and preventions. According to him, the causes of hypertension include: a sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, junk food, smoking, large intake of alcohol, among others. He also said hypertension can be hereditary and therefore people with a family history of such should guide against it by watching their lifestyle and diet.

Furthermore, he listed out ways in which hypertension and high blood pressure can be prevented. Such ways as healthy eating eating, regular exercise and avoiding intake of alcohol and smoking.

Meanwhile, the Camp Director, Mrs Funmi Okundaye has enjoined the PCMs to imbibe the spirit of unity and oneness and also ensure that they have team spirit amongst themselves.

She highlighted that they are most privileged to be in Osun State camp as it is a '5-Star' camp. She advised them to maintain the serenity and cleanliness of the camp premises at all times.

She reminded PCMs to always abide by the COVID-19 protocols and camp rules and also led them in taking the charge.

In a related development, Mr Adeniyi Aleshinloye, the Head of SAED, introduced PCMs to the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development program, teaching them the SAED slogan, "SAED- CORPS MEMBERS CREATING WEALTH", and listing out the various skills to be learnt, which includes: Agro-allied, Automobile, Cosmetology, Film and Photography, etc.

The meditation ended with series of aerobic exercise led by the Man 'O War and a meditation on the topic' Purpose of Orientation' written by the ACPRO and read by the OBS.

MEDITATION
TOPIC : PURPOSE OF THE ORIENTATION
It is a popular saying that when the purpose of a thing is not known abuse is inevitable. Little wonder why organisations, groups and nations attach great credence and importance to orientation, as it lays the foundation for the achievement of set goals and objectives and births efficiency and effectiveness.

The NYSC program was set up by the Government to involve Nigerian graduates in nation building and development and to foster national unity and cohesion. To achieve these lofty ideals there is indeed a need for proper orientation.

This is why every service year begins with the orientation course followed by the primary assignment, secondary assignment and the winding up and passing out.
Many have asked why the orientation? It is needful to state that lack of orientation breeds fear, anxiety, suspicion and lack of confidence on the part of a new member or employee but proper orientation gives guidance and breeds confidence, understanding, effective communication, team spirit, productivity, among others.

In NYSC, , the three weeks orientation course which is the first phase of the one year mandatory service is sacrosanct to the achievement of the objective, vision and mission of the NYSC and also lays the foundation for a successful service year for corps members. It exposes and gives corps members better understanding of the scheme and acquaints them with the environment of their posting.

It is the platform that makes discipline, raising of the moral tone of members, acquisition of self reliance, national integration and the development of a corporate existence possible. It also helps to prepare corps members for their unique roles in the society equipping them with practical, social and leadership skills.

In view of the immense benefits derivable from the orientation course, I urge you, gentlemen corps members, to embrace and leverage on the programmes and trainings packaged into the orientation to become the man and woman of your dreams.

Before the crown comes the cross; before a gain comes the pain, therefore, as you go through the regimented orientation let endurance and optimism be your watchword.

Good morning.