The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed, commended Agbeyewa Farms Limited for its support to the NYSC in Ekiti State. In a letter of appreciation personally signed and addressed to the Managing Director/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, Oska Aiyeleso, the Director-General thanked Agbeyewa Farms for donating 12 laptops to the NYSC Secretariat in Ekiti State.
“This kind gesture of Agbeyewa Farms is a testimony of your love for the youth and particularly Corps members, and the special interest in the success of the NYSC mandate in Nigeria,” he said.
The partnership between the NYSC and Agbeyewa Farms has yielded significant results, as over 20 Corps members who had their primary assignments at Agbeyewa Farms have been gainfully employed.
This collaboration has effectively promoted unity and national integration among corps members in Ekiti State.
Furthermore, Agbeyewa Farms’ sponsorship of the NYSC Cultural dance/drama day, Talent Hunt event, cultural carnival competition and Variety Night remain a memorable highlight for corps members deployed from all 36 states of the federation. The event provided an opportunity for them to bond, showcase their talents, and enjoy an enriching cultural exchange, fostering unity and national integration—values at the core of the NYSC mandate.
The Ekiti State Coordinator of NYSC, Alhaji Riko Abdullahi Shuaibu, also commended Agbeyewa Farms for its partnership, saying it has made a positive impact on the lives of youths in the state.
The collaboration between the NYSC and Agbeyewa Farms is expected to continue, with plans to explore new areas of partnership, particularly in agricultural development. As part of its commitment to agricultural development, hashtag #Agbeyewa Farms has established a large-scale cassava farm in Ekiti State, creating employment opportunities for over 800 people and contributing to the state’s food security.
