NYSC Corps Members Charged to Promote Unity Through Culture

Corps Members have been urged to promote positive cultural values as a means of fostering peace, national unity and integration across Nigeria.
The NYSC Rivers State Coordinator, Mr. Moses Oleghe, gave the charge during the inter-platoon cultural carnival competition for 2026 Batch C Stream I Corps Members deployed to the state.
Oleghe urged the Corps Members to become ambassadors of peace and cultural harmony by promoting peaceful coexistence and strengthening unity among Nigerians of diverse cultural backgrounds.
He described the carnival as a platform to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, appreciate its diversity and strengthen bonds of friendship among Corps Members. He also commended their active participation and charged them to make their service year impactful.
The event featured colourful cultural displays by ten platoons, showcasing the traditions and heritage of different ethnic groups across the country.
At the end of the competition, Platoon Three, which presented Bini culture, emerged first; Platoon Nine, representing Ibibio culture, came second, while Platoon Seven, which showcased Tiv culture, took third place.
Cash prizes and other gift items were presented to the winners and runners-up by the event sponsors, including AddMe, Crown Premium Pasta, Mama’s Pride Groundnut Oil, Premium Semolina and Peak milk.