The Director-General of NYSC Brig-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, Thursday made an emotional and historic visit to the writer and composer of the NYSC Anthem, Dr. Oluwole Adetiran, at his Ibafo residence in Ogun state.
A statement from General Ibrahim said, “The visit was predicated on the news of the ill-health of the great musical legend who composed and produced the age-long NYSC anthem.”
During the visit, the Director General was received by the living music legend with joyous tunes from a group of choristers whom “Baba” himself has nurtured over time.
“The colourful reception was greeted by a majestic rendition of the 3-stanza NYSC Anthem, which Dr. Adetiran himself led in an astute orchestral manner.” The NYSC boss said.
The DG was full of praise for the man who single handedly composed what has now become a very famous anthem of the Nigerian youth in the NYSC scheme.
The DG thanked Dr. Adetiran for the unforgettable, invaluable contribution to the scheme via the composition of the Anthem.
Overwhelmed by the emotions due to NYSC DG’s recognition and kind words, Dr. Adetiran burst into tears of joy.
The Director-General assured him that the NYSC will forever stand by him and members of his family at all times, and therefore, prayed to God Almighty to grant him speedy recovery and good health.
The legend also thanked the Director-General for sustaining the values of the scheme which motivated him to compose the Anthem in the first instance.
He said, “I am very proud to be part of the NYSC success story through the Anthem I composed. I am today fulfilled by this your visit.”
The DG was accompanied by the Acting-Director, Special Duties and the State Coordinators of Ogun and Lagos.
