The Ekiti State Government has commenced the renovation and infrastructural upgrade of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Emure-Ise-Orun, with 19 projects currently being executed at the facility.
The development follows Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s pledge to revamp the camp and improve the welfare and experience of corps members serving in the state.
The Commissioner for Youth Development, Gold Adedayo, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the ongoing projects at the camp.
Adedayo described the massive renovation as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to youth development, expressing confidence that the upgrade would transform the facility into one of the best NYSC orientation camps in the country.
Projects inspected by the commissioner included the gatehouse, registration centre, five male hostels, seven female hostels, dining section, kitchen, stores, perimeter fence and the NYSC State Coordinator’s lodge.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, commending the contractors for their commitment to completing the projects within the stipulated timeframe.
According to him, the completed projects would give the camp a modern outlook while providing a more conducive and comfortable environment for corps members during orientation programmes.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects, Olubunmi Talabi, said the projects were being executed simultaneously under the supervision of his bureau and were expected to be completed within two months.
Talabi added that solar lighting solutions would be installed across buildings and facilities within the camp to improve illumination, enhance security and create a better experience for corps members and camp officials.
He said the state government had also engaged local contractors and artisans in line with its local content policy, adding that the level of progress recorded so far indicated that the projects would be delivered to the satisfaction of stakeholders.
The NYSC State Coordinator, Adeola Ige, recalled the challenges previously experienced at the camp and commended Governor Oyebanji for intervening in the facility.
Ige said the renovation would have a significant impact on the welfare of corps members and the overall effectiveness of orientation activities in the state.
