By Stella Odueme
Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has urged members of the public to remain calm, assuring that no life was lost in the partial toilet collapse, which occurred early Friday, 12th July, 2024 at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ise Orun, Emure Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The Minister, who disclosed that members of the camp community, including two corps members, who sustained injuries, were already receiving medical attention; implored parents and guidance of those affected by the unfortunate incident to remain calm.
“What happened in Ekiti NYSC Camp is unfortunate, but we are on top of the situation. We would work with the Ekiti State government to significantly improve the facilities on the Orientation Camp to ensure this kind of ugly incident never reoccur,” Olawande promised.
A statement by Omolara Esan,
Director of Press & Public Relations on Wednesday in Abuja said while reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to ensuring the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all categories of youth, the Minister implored corps members nationwide to go about their camp activities unperturbed; pledging to engage relevant stakeholders to look into the situation of NYSC Camps across the country.
