What Lagos NYSC told 2, 300 corps members before posting them to PPAs

By Ikenna Asomba

Corps members

 
The 2, 300 corps members deployed to Lagos were on Monday, posted to their various Places of Primary Assignments (PPAs), by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). 

 

Lagos State Coordinator of the scheme, Mr. Cyril Akhanemhe, who spoke at the Closing Ceremony and End of 21-days Orientation Course of the 2015 Batch 'A' Stream I corps members charged them to always maintain good character in their PPAs, noting that good character is better praised than outstanding talent.

Akhanemhe said: "My dear corps members, the next 11 months depict the next step in your service year. There has never been a better time to let the leaves of mediocrity fall from your tree of live. Strive to excel in all your life endeavours. Excellence is a lifestyle, not a coincidence. You will excel if ‎you don't internalize the habit of excuses.

"May I also remind you that good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece, by thought, courage and determination.

"Therefore, in discharging your duties in your Places of Primary Assignment and in execution of your community development service activities, I urge you to always maintain good character."

The Lagos NYSC boss also implored the corps members to be determined, dedicated and self-disciplined, adding that "You will be posted to areas where your contribution will be of high economic value such as Agriculture, Rural infrastructure development, Health and Education. I urge you to ensure you leave an indelible mark of excellent Performance in your various PPAs."

Meanwhile, in his address, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, represented by the Director, General Services Department, Ministry of Special Duties, Mr. Joseph Abolude, urged the corps members to be agents of change, thus, to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the state.

Fashola appealed to Lagosians, especially employers of labour to open their alms to receive the corps members, noting that this will enable them perform maximally in contributing positively to the development of Lagos.