Anambra State Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Ekene Iruma, has told corps members that maintaining Nigeria’s unity is a shared responsibility, with them playing a critical role.
She spoke at the cultural carnival of the 2022 Batch “C” Stream One corps members, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe Unity Permanent Orientation Camp at Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government.
Iruma said the cultural carnival, which had become a ritual, provided a platform to bring corps members together to enable them appreciate the beauty, gains and strength of the country in its diversity.
She described the indigenes and residents as accommodating, hailing the government and security agencies for their support to the scheme and corps members.
“We thank the state government for the sustained relationship and support to the scheme, especially in providing security to the NYSC and corps members.
“We believe the governor will sustain the kind gesture to enable the state enjoy the benefits of the scheme,” Iruma said.
The event witnessed performances by cultural groups, martial arts, sack race, thread in the needle, catching the rain, filling the can, among other activities.
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