The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ekeng Kubiangha, has commended corps members who served as ad hoc staff during Saturday's governorship election for their discipline and commitment to duty.
This commendation was contained in a statement released to newsmen by the NYSC spokesperson, Catherine Otemuyiwa, on Sunday in Osogbo. The election process concluded on Sunday morning, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner. Adeleke defeated 14 other candidates, including Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Monitoring of Polling Units
According to the statement, Kubiangha monitored selected polling units across Ede South, Ede North, Olorunda, Osogbo, and Egbedore local government areas of the state where corps members were deployed. The units visited also included Alajue 1 and Alajue 2, Akoda/Oloki, Isibo/Buhari-Isola wards, and parts of Osogbo, where he assessed the safety and welfare of the corps members.
Otemuyiwa quoted Kubiangha as expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the corps members. He noted that they adhered to instructions, operational guidelines, and safety advisories issued during the sensitisation tour of the local government areas.
Compliance with Directives
“I am glad that corps members also complied with directives from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters and the South-West Area Office 1. Corps members were safe and discharged their responsibilities without fear, intimidation or undue interference,” Kubiangha said.
He also commended the officers who manned the Situation Room, as well as Zonal Inspectors and Local Government Inspectors, for their effective coordination and monitoring of corps members throughout the exercise. Additionally, he appreciated security agencies for their efforts in protecting corps members deployed for election duties across the state.
Appreciation to Stakeholders
Kubiangha expressed appreciation to INEC officials for their prompt response to issues reported from the field. He acknowledged the cooperation among various stakeholders, particularly under the Inter-Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), describing it as a significant factor in ensuring a peaceful and orderly election.
He reiterated NYSC’s commitment to the safety and welfare of corps members, urging them to continue to uphold the ideals of the scheme, professionalism, and national service in the discharge of their responsibilities.
