Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has issued an urgent call for 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members to not only embrace but live by the core values of the scheme. This rallying cry was delivered during a high-stakes speech at the Orientation Course in Rivers State, where the future of Nigeria’s youth,and the nation itself,hangs in the balance.

Nafiu’s message, broadcasted on NYSC’s official social media channels, stressed the necessity of adhering to principles such as patriotism, integrity, efficiency, transparency, and commitment. He implored the Corps Members to integrate these ideals into their daily lives, suggesting that their futures,and perhaps the fate of Nigeria,depend on it.

With a tone of urgency, Nafiu commended these young individuals for their daring choice to serve their country, expressing a fervent hope that they would emerge as pivotal contributors to Nigeria's national development. His speech serves as a clarion call, emphasizing the NYSC's mission to mold Nigerian youth into pillars of society, ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

In a previous segment of the event, NYSC Rivers State Coordinator, Mr. Moses Oleghe, reported on the camp’s progress, highlighting that the 2,586 participating Corps Members are already exhibiting impressive levels of discipline and commitment. This reflects the NYSC's rigorous standards and the high expectations set for its members.

This pivotal address by the NYSC DG is not merely an ordinary speech; it is a critical reminder of how these young Nigerians can influence the nation’s trajectory. By upholding NYSC’s core values, these Corps Members are not just meeting their obligations,they are stepping up to be the agents of national unity and progress.