The Oyo State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Abel has commissioned a project done by a member of the corps, Mr. Ije Hilary Chinedu who was serving at Progressive secondary Grammar School, Ado Awaye , Araromi LCDA, Iseyin Local Government,Oyo State.
Speaking at the occasion which was held on June 6, 2024 at Ado Hill Tourism Centre Hall, Ago Afin, Agelu Road, Ado Awaye, the State Coordinator expressed his joy for being part of the historic event and he deeply appreciated Corper Ije Hilary Chinedu for the good initiative and his determination to make the project for the benefits of the tourists. Mr.Abel extended his appreciation to the sponsor, Engineer Joseph Adesope, the CEO Jossy Ade Technical services, Ibadan and Kabiesi Alado of Ado-Awaye Land, His Royal Majesty Oba Rev’d Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi for the significant roles and royal support given to Corper Ije Hilary to achieve his dream.
He concluded by advising every corps member in the state to emulate the good gesture as demonstrated by Corper Ije Hilary Chinedu. He further advised them to be a good ambassador to their host community and that they should be determined to make an indelible impact that would continue to speak volume of them after the expiration of the national service.
Mr.Abel acknowledged and identified himself with the transformation work going on at the tourist center and he announced a donation of amount to support the ongoing developmental work on behalf of the Oyo State NYSC and charged all sons and daughters of Ado Awaye home and diaspora to support Kabiesi in his drive to taking the town to the world map.
In his own address, the sponsor of the project who is also one of the illustrious sons of Ado Awaye, Engineer Joseph Adesope, CEO, Jossy Ade Technical services expressed his happiness for being part of the historic event. Speaking further, he identified power of good relationship as a major factor for the possibility of the project. He said he met Corper Ije Hilary at his place of assignment, Progressive secondary Grammar School Ado Awaye when he came for their inter -house sport athletic competition and the relationship was maintained with him. Engineer Adesope stated further that, when Corp Hilary shared the vision with him he accepted it wholeheartedly with a promise to give him all the required supports, having realized the type of person he is and the beauty of the project he had proposed to carry out. He therefore described him as a gentleman and God fearing individual.The erudite Engineer concluded his address by advising every corps member in attendance to always factor good relationship in whatever they are doing and he prayed for them.
Kabiesi Alado of Ado-Awaye, His Royal Majesty Oba Rev’d Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi Makuledoye II Odubade I, who was the host monarch, in his address appreciated the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel for his degree of love and commitment to the development of Ado Hill Tourism Center as demonstrated in his swift response to the letter of request for the posting of corps members to the Ado Hill Tourism center. Kabiesi Alado while speaking further described Corper Hilary as young man full of vision with a strong desire to achieve same regardless of any stunting blocks across his way. Alado said and as quoted, “when Hilary met me in my compound and introduced his plans, I intended to facilitate his repost to the tourist center but I couldn’t do that anymore due to logistics reason. Hence the reason for my request from the state Coordinator. So, I thank you for being there for us,” His Royal Majesty concluded his address by advising the entire corps members to always read to become a leader in the future.
He equally encouraged them as well to have a good mindset in order to make a positive impact at the center and wherever they find themselves and he announced a donation of certain amount to launch the book.
Shortly after his address, the launching of the book and commissioning of the project took place and they all proceeded on hiking to Iyake Suspended Lake immediately after the commissioning.