NYSC extends service year for 12 corps members in Osun

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NYSC extends service year for 12 corps members in Osun

The National Youth Service Corps in Osun State has extended the service year for 12 corps members due to various infractions, in accordance with NYSC bye-laws.

Osun NYSC State Coordinator, Ekang Ita Kubiangha made this disclosure on Tuesday during the passing out ceremony for the 2025 Batch A Stream I corps members in Osogbo.

Kubiangha also disclosed that the scheme passed out 1,808 corps members following the successful Completion of their service year and 13 corps members absconded during the year under review.

He also charged the outgoing corps members to uphold discipline, patriotism, and good virtues as they transition into the next phase of their lives.

The low-key Passing-Out Ceremony, took place simultaneously across all local government areas of the state in line with directives from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.

He said, “Out of the 1,834 Corps Members deployed to Osun State, 1,808 comprising 914 males and 894 females were successfully issued their Certificates of National Service. However, 13 Corps Members absconded during the service year, while 12 others had their service extended due to various infractions, in accordance with NYSC bye-laws.”

While taking an on-the-spot visits to Ede North, Ede South, Olorunda, and Osogbo local government council areas, Kubiangha described the completion of the service year as a significant milestone, attributing their success to divine grace and personal commitment.

He urged them to remain grateful to God for the grace to complete the service year successfully.

He reminded them that while their service year was guided by a structured and regimented system, the next phase of their lives would require personal discipline, sound judgment, and reliance on values imbibed during service.

“As you step into the larger society, you must uphold the core values of the Scheme and remain good ambassadors of the NYSC. Your success will largely be determined by your character, diligence, and commitment to positive ideals,” he said.

Kubiangha cautioned against carelessness and indiscipline, stressing that such traits could undermine future prospects, while diligence and integrity would open doors to opportunities.

He explained that the NYSC certificate confers added advantage in the public service, noting that it places recipients on a higher entry level in government employment.

Kubiangha also advised the corps members not to laminate their Certificates of National Service immediately, urging them to carefully verify the details and handle the documents with care to avoid damage or complications during official verification processes.

He reiterated the importance of proper dress code, emphasising that the NYSC uniform remains a symbol of discipline and identity that must be respected during official engagements.

Kubiangha praised the corps members for their resilience, patriotism, and contributions to the socio-economic development of their host communities and the state at large.

He urged them to continue to play active roles in national development and to allow the lessons gained during service to guide their future pursuits.

He also expressed optimism that the Certificates of National Service awarded to them would serve as a gateway to greater opportunities, while wishing them success, fulfillment, and impactful careers.