NYSC Corps Members Display Cultural Diversity With Inter-platoon Carnival Competition (PHOTOS)

NYSC Corps Members Display Cultural Diversity With Inter-platoon Carnival Competition, Corps Members of the 2022 Batch C Stream 2 deployed to Osun State.

Corps Members of the 2022 Batch C Stream 2 deployed to Osun State put up a colorful and eventful display which showcased the rich variation and diversity if Nigerian culture. The parade ground of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede was brightly lit with different colors on Saturday as each platoon was brightly arrayed in the native clothes of the culture which they represented.

The State Coordinator Mrs. Olayinka Abdulwahad was welcomed to the High table along with her entourage as they danced to music led by the band dressing in their respective native garb.

Speaking on the importance of the Carnival, the Head of Socials, Mr Sesan Fadeyi stated that the cultural carnival was introduced into the programme of the Scheme to bring about integration and appreciation of the nation's cultural diversity by all.

According to him, the true beauty of the Nigeria nation lies in her diversity, and this ought to be a source of strength and unity rather than divisiveness. He urged all present to appreciate and celebrate the diverse cultures as displayed by each platoon.

He thanked the State Coordinator, Mrs Olayinka Abdulwahab for the various innovations introduced into the Carnival, and also thanked all Camp Officials for their support for the committee.

The platoons came out in a colorful and bright procession dancing and displaying thier culture before the high table and panel of judges. Their presentations featured a variety of dance, music and dress. 

Members of the OBS presented a playlet which was a message to all Corps Members and officials present of the value, importance and relevance of the Orientation Broadcasting Service as a department in keeping the camp informed and entertained.

Members of the Servicom Vanguard saluted the members of the high table with a playlet after which members of the medical team gave an educative talk on the importance and proper use of condoms as a method of contraception.

The Quarter Guard accompanied by music from the band paraded before the guests and then the Man O War energized all present with singing, chants and high spirited physical displays as the panel of judges decided on the results for the cultural display.

The Carnival was spiced up by a visit from Mr Ibrahim Chatta, a nollywood actor alongside Kamilu Compo the nollywood comedian to the excitement of all present. 

 At the end of the interplatoon cultural display, platoon 9 was awarded the prize for the 1st position by the Camp Director, Mr. Abdullahi Adamu while Platoon 6 and 8 came on 2nd and 3rd place respectively. 

After all the awards were presented camp officials and the winners of the Inter-platoon cultural carnival celebrated and took photos.