‎The Minister of Youth and Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Tuesday, paid a brief visit to the National Youth Service Corps Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

‎Olawande was received by the NYSC Anambra State Coordinator, Pauline Ojisua and he interacted with corps members of the 2025 Batch B Stream II, during the visit.

‎According to him, his trip would not have been complete without meeting the corps members as he was around for a project inspection.

‎He also described the corps members as the pride and strength of the nation.

‎In his remarks, the minister said, “We commend the corps members for their discipline, patriotism, and dedication to national development through the NYSC scheme.

‎”We urged you to continue being exemplary ambassadors of unity and service wherever they are posted.”

‎Olawande was accompanied by the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Agha Mba.

‎He thanked the state coordinator, camp officials, and corps members for their warm reception as he donated a cow to the corps member ahead of their upcoming camp carnival on Saturday.

‎“As a gesture of goodwill, I donate a cow to you ahead of your upcoming camp carnival celebration on Saturday,” he added.