Sanwo-Olu promises better support for NYSC members in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a supportive and enabling environment for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state.

The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle O. Nafiu, at Lagos House, Marina.

Sanwo-Olu commended the contributions of corps members to communities across Lagos, describing their role as vital to the state’s socio-economic growth. He also reaffirmed his government’s readiness to complete the NYSC permanent site project in Ikorodu.

“It is gratifying that a large number of corps members are serving in Lagos. I want to assure you again that we will continue to provide an enabling environment for them to feel wanted, loved and appreciated during their time here,” the governor said.

Sanwo-Olu stressed that corps members remain a source of national pride, adding that his administration would continue to encourage and support them in every sector they are deployed.

On his part, Brig. Gen. Nafiu praised the Lagos State Government for its consistent support to the NYSC scheme, noting that Lagos remains the number one destination for corps members nationwide.

According to him, over 44,000 corps members are currently serving in Lagos, including 303 doctors, 7,148 teachers, and 274 nurses deployed to various institutions. He said the scheme saves Lagos about ₦14.8 billion annually in manpower costs.

Nafiu also noted the state’s peaceful security environment, which he said reassures parents that their children are safe while serving.

“Lagos has continuously provided an enabling environment for corps members. Parents are always eager to have their children posted here, and for the past six years, the state has consistently recorded more female corps members than male,” he added.