Physically Challenged Corps Members Bag Awards For Performance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Osun State has recommended and recognised 10 physically members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Part of the recognition is the comfirment of the State Coordinator's commendation for their active participation and outstanding performance during the 2022 Osun gubernatorial election.

Speaking at the award ceremony which held in Osogbo on Thursday, the NYSC Osun State Coordinator, Olayinka Abdulwahab appreciated INEC for introducing the initiative in its drive to encourage Corps Members irrespective of their Physical challenges to participate in the electoral process.

She stated that the initiative was a welcome development as it will go a long way in encouraging hardwork and dignity of labour among the elite youths mobilised for service.

Abdulwahab reiterated the commitment of NYSC to the training of Corps Members and commended the Corps Members for being worthy Ambassadors of the NYSC, their respective families and the nation as well.

She assured them that their good deeds and outstanding comportment during the Osun State gubernatorial election which earned them the award will be duly reported to the Director General of NYSC, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah.

Also speaking at the event, the Administrative Secretary of the Commission, Alani Abdulsalam Oduntan commended the Management of the NYSC Scheme for its robust collaboration with the INEC which has resulted in the success of the nation's electoral processes over the years.

Alani stated that the event was birthed by the Commission's passion for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the electoral process.

This, according to him, made the Commission to recommend the Corps Members for the award. 

The awardees are: 
1. Obioma Goodness Udochi OS/21C/3366
Serving at Crystalline Montessori Academy, Osogbo LGA
2. Oyeleke Olamide OS/22A/0169 serving at Ede North LGA
3. Okolie Ogechukwu OS/21C/1015 serving at Ife Central LGA
4. Ogundele Raphael Kehinde OS/21C/1513 serving in Ilesa East LGA
5. Aniebonam Amanda OS/22A/0217 serving with OAU Health Centre, Ife Central LGA
6. Akinbuyide Saanu Jumoke OS/21C/3899 serving Betgad Group of School, Ilesa West LGA. 
7. Dairo Oluwatosin OS/21C/4420 serving with Irewole LGA
8. Olowojaiye Junior Confidence OS/21C/0157 serving with United Baptist College, Ejigbo
9. Jackson Good news Chukwunyene OS/21C/0250 serving with Odùduwà High School, Ife Central LGA
10. Oladimeji Hammed Opeyemi OS/21B/6491 serving at Ife South West LCDA in Ife South LGA. 

Commendation letters by the State Coordinator were given to the awardee, while those still serving had theirs retrieved at the end of the ceremony to be given to them at the end of their service year.