Sanwo-Olu Gifts Lagos Corpers N100,000 Each, N100m To NYSC Staff

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday give out the sum of N100,000 each to the 4,277 corps members serving in the State.

The also donation N100 million to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and support staff.

He made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 orientation course for 4,277 corps members in Lagos, held at the NYSC camp, Iyana Ipaja area of the state.

Sanwo-Olu said each corps member would receive N100,000, making it a total of N427.7 million for all corps members.

The governor also approved the sum of N5 billion for the building of NYSC permanent site in Igando area of the state.

Sanwo-Olu further announced automatic employment for 100 corps members in the public service after their service year.

Sanwo-Olu said over the past three weeks, the corps members had been immersed in a transformative experience, learning to adapt to new environments, networking with fellow compatriots from diverse backgrounds, and embracing the challenges that come with communal living.

”This experience has not only prepared you for the tasks ahead but has also instilled a deep sense of unity that transcends ethnic, cultural, and regional boundaries.

“As you bid farewell to this orientation camp and proceed to your various primary assignments, you must recognize the significance of this program in fostering national unity.

“This orientation camp has been a microscopic representation of Lagos State a melting pot of cultures, languages, and traditions, and you have experienced first-hand the strength that comes from diversity. I am confident that you all will carry this understanding with you as you contribute to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria at large,” Sanwo-Olu said.

He added, “As you leave this camp, remember that the road ahead is illuminated with possibilities, and you have been equipped with new skills, new perspectives, and the determination to create a positive impact. The experiences you’ve gained during these three weeks have prepared you to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”