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Editorial: Could you introduce yourself? Akeem: My name is Odeyinka, Akeem Omotayo. I'm a corper serving at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), specifically in the GRC unit. Editorial: How would you describe your service year? Were there any particular moments or experiences that stood out for you? Akeem:   My service year felt both long and short. It was a full year, yet it seems like it was just yesterday that we started. Now, it’s already coming to an end. Editorial: You served as both the president of the IITA Corps Members Association and the Charity CDS group. How did you manage to balance these two leadership roles? Akeem: I value selfless service, and the leadership training I received from my alma mater, the University of Ibadan, prepared me well. Balancing both roles was challenging, but I managed to juggle them effectively, thanks to the skills I learned in school. Editorial: Can you share a significant challenge you faced as th...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch B Stream 2 Corps Members celebrated their Passing Out Parade (POP) with a vibrant ceremony marking the end of their service year. The event, held at the NYSC secretariat in Ibadan, highlighted the journey of these young Nigerians as they transitioned from university life to the realities of the workforce. Mr. Odoba Abel, the State Coordinator, addressed the corps members with inspiring words. "I implore all passing out corps members to be good ambassadors as they step out and utilize the lessons they have learned in their future endeavors," he stated. His speech underscored the importance of the NYSC program as an interface between academic life and the broader societal responsibilities awaiting the graduates In interviews conducted during the event, many corps members expressed their gratitude and shared their experiences. One ecstatic participant said, "I am so delighted to pass out today. NYSC changed my life and gave me d...

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