Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has pledged that his administration will prioritise the security and welfare of corps members serving in the state. He made the promise when he received the Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brig-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, in his office in Ado Ekiti, the state capital , Tuesday .
A statement from DG NYSC Blueprint Tuesday, said the governor condemned in very strong terms the violence that erupted during the by-election on Saturday in the state, which left a corps member, Saidu Mohammed Adamu (EK/20B1251) wounded. Fayemi tendered an unreserved apology to the corps member and the entire NYSC family over the unfortunate incident.
He added that his administration, in conjunction with security agencies, are doing everything possible to fish out the papetrators of the heinous crime.
“On behalf of the government and entire people of Ekiti state, I apologize unreservedly to the affected Corps member and the NYSC Scheme. I want to assure you that we will not leave any stone unturned until we apprehend the criminals behind this ugly development, and we will ensure they are severely punished so as to serve as deterrent to others” Fayemi said.
Fayemi equally eulogized the Director-General of NYSC for the swift actions he took when the sad event happened.”I appreciate and commend your prompt response, setting aside so many critical engagements to come here and see the injured corps member in person despite the fact that you have capable hands on ground. This is a demonstration of pragmatic leadership” he saidEarlier, the NYSC DG thanked the governor for visiting the affected corps member personally in hospital, and used the occasion to call on Nigerians to always protect corps members, especially those who volunteer to participate in the conduct of elections as adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission.”Our Corps members are apolitical and patriotic. They are not indigenes of their states of service, as such their willingness to volunteer to deliver free, fair and credible elections goes a long way to show their patriotism” he added
