NYSC Carnival: Platoons Showcase Multicultural Diversity
The State Coordinator, Mrs. Abdulwahab Olayinka told Corps Members that the inter-platoon cultural display is an opportunity to appreciate their respective Cultures and its place in integrating them into a unit.
Abdulwahab told Corps Members that as the Camp approaches its last days, they should have fun and enjoy themselves responsibly, stating that it is one of the importance of the Carnival. She stated that the Çarnival programme was incorporated into the camp timetable to replace the endurance trek.
She told the members that they should not let the essence of the Carnival elude them but rather they should through the various display identify the similarities in the Nigerian cultural diversities and equally respect, appreciate and learn from the differences which makes Nigeria stand out in the commity of nations.
Abdulwahab also enjoined the members to cherish different Cultures as part of our identity as a nation.
"I urge you gentlemen Corps Members not to be ashamed of your Culture nor feel your own Culture is superior to that of others. Every Culture is unique in itself and adds to the aesthetic beauty of our nation", she said.
Earlier, the Head of Socials, Mr. Fadeyi Sesan in his opening remark told Corps Members that all programmes initiated by the Scheme is to promote the integration of different cultures and preach unity in the nation.
Fadeyi said it is important every platoon participate, as the camp officials have drafted a cultural timetable that allows every platoon showcase cultural differences irrespective of where they come from, saying that it allows them learn about cultures other than theirs.
The cultures displayed were Tiv, Igbo, Ijaw, Igala, Yoruba, Urhobo, Hausa, Efik, Benin and Idoma by Platoon one to platoon 10 respectively. The Carnival also featured special presentation by the Orientation Broadcasting Service, Medicals, Red Cross, Servicom, Band, Quarter Guard, Man O War, among others.
At the end of the cultural display competition, Platoon 10 with a cumulative of 39% was announced first for its colourful display and narrative of the Idoma Culture, Platoon 5 with 33.3% and Platoon 4 with 32.3% coming second and third respectively.
Event sponsors, OCI Foundation presented winners and participants with prizes, urging Corps Members in the process to join the fight in eradicating breast and ovarian cancer as it has been a menace among women and men equally.
The State Representative, Mrs Veronica Olawale charged the Corps members to take their health seriously and to ensure they follow the OCI tips and advice on self-examination and regular medical check ups to keep the dreaded disease at bay.
According to her, the OCI Foundation has partnered with the NYSC, being an Organization with the largest number of youths in their productive years. She said this among others is the reason why the Foundation sponsored the Carnival, to register its support of the Scheme and its programmes.
The Carnival also featured presentations of pencil arts to the State Coordinator by Corps Members and the cutting of a gigantic cake courtesy of the State Coordinator by Corps Members and Officials born in the Month of July and August.
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