…tagged Sanwo-Olu as ‘talk-and-do Governor’ after fufiling pledge
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has been commended for fulfilling his promise of one hundred thousand naira each to a total of 4,254 corps members that just completed their 3 weeks orientation camp at the Iyana – Ipaja NYSC orientation Camp.
Recall that the pledge was made during his address as the special guest of honour at the NYSC Passing-Out Parade/Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Iyana Ipaja last Tuesday.
The NYSC camp was thrown into wild jubilations following Monday when the State government credited the bank accounts of the 4,254 corps members with a N100, 000 each and N100m to NYSC support staff in fulfilment of the governor’s promise.
In addition, Governor Sanwo-Olu also at the event, announced a N5bn pledge towards the construction of a permanent site for the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp at Agbowa, in Ikorodu division of the state and automatic employment in the state public service for the best 100 corps members at the completion of the obe year scheme.
Meanwhile, corps members who received the ₦100,000 pledge from Governor Sanwo-Olu have expressed their joy and gratitude in an interview on Monday, hailing him as a leader who keeps his promises.
In a follow-up story, Yunus Abdulkadri Olarenwaju, a corps member with state code LA24B3437, expressed his excitement and gratitude to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for fulfilling his ₦100,000 pledge to corps members.
Olarenwaju, who received the alert, said he was initially skeptical, thinking it was “politics.”
However, he thanked the governor for prioritizing their well-being and being a “governor of Walfarism.”
The corps member noted that the money came at the right time, considering the economic challenges faced by many. “It came like a blessing to us that we are able to sort one or two things out,” he said.
Olarenwaju used part of the money to buy sneakers and expressed his admiration for the governor’s commitment to people’s well-being.
“This gesture has encouraged corps members to perform their duties excellently, knowing they have support from the governor and others.
“I thought it was politics, not until I got the alert, and I really thank the governor for putting us first,” he said.
Also, Okoye Ifeoma Emmanuella, a corps member with state code LA 24B 1655, has expressed her surprise and gratitude to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for fulfilling his ₦100,000 pledge to corps members.
Emmanuella described the governor as a “talk-and-do” leader, whose promise came as a surprise. She noted that the money was helpful in tackling transportation costs.
She also praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for his affable nature, recalling how he wore the corper uniform during the Passing out Parade and looked “young and agile.” She described him as a “nice man” who has encouraged other governors and corps members to serve.
She thanked the governor for fulfilling his promise, saying it has motivated corps members to serve with dedication and enthusiasm.
In the same vein, Dr. Nwosu Chidinma Patricia, a corps member with state code LA 24B 0006, has praised Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his ₦100,000 pledge.
Patricia used the money for small businesses, providing much-needed capital. She described the governor as a “father that says and does what he says,” commending his integrity and reliability.
Also, Two corps members, Opara Chinelo Mariun and Alaribe Prince Emmanuel, also expressed their gratitude to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his ₦100,000 pledge.
Mariun, with state code 3523, said the governor’s pledge greatly impacted her life, enabling her to buy essential items for her mother. She described Sanwo-Olu as a “very good man, a father figure, and a very generous man.”
Emmanuel, with state code 3184, praised the governor’s unexpected gesture, saying it was a surprise that he fulfilled his promise. “It’s not easy for you to say something and actually complete it,” Emmanuel said, commending Sanwo-Olu’s reliability and integrity.
