NYSC SouthwestArea Office II, Ogun

10/03/2026

International Women’s Day Celebration!

March 8th marked the celebration of International Women’s Day, with the global theme “Give to Gain.” This theme strongly resonates with the many remarkable women serving within the National Youth Service Corps.

Across our Orientation Camps and offices, NYSC women continue to demonstrate extraordinary commitment and sacrifice. They give their time, wisdom, prayers, and guidance in nurturing and supporting Corps Members who, for many weeks, become like their own children.

Their dedication, compassion, and service contribute immensely to the success of the Scheme and the positive development of the young Nigerians entrusted to our care.

Indeed, the women of the NYSC are invaluable pillars of support, and we celebrate their strength, resilience, and selfless service.

We pray that God continues to uphold their homes, bless their efforts, and reward their sacrifices abundantly.


Happy International Women’s Day to all NYSC women!

06/03/2026

One whole year of Remarkable Excellence!!!!!!

Congratulations on your remarkable one year of impactful leadership and dedicated service as Director-General. Your commitment to strengthening the ideals of the Scheme continues to inspire confidence, discipline, and national development. May the years ahead bring greater accomplishments, wisdom, and continued success in the service of our dear nation.

19/02/2026

Send-Forth Ceremony for Retiring Officers – NYSC South West Area Office II

The NYSC South West Area Office II Staff Welfare Committee today organized a befitting Send-Forth Ceremony in honour of the Pioneer Director, Mrs. Olaleye Francisca, alongside three other distinguished retiring officers:
• Mr. Tom-George Ibinabo – Retired Deputy Director
• Mrs. Ogunrayewa – Retired Deputy Director
• Mrs. Uzoigwe Chinyere

The event was organized to celebrate their years of meritorious service, dedication, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the NYSC Scheme.

The ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries, including:
• The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD
• The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka
• The Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Arc. Dr. Babatunde Jolaoso
• The State Coordinator, NYSC Lagos State Representative of the State Coordinator, NYSC Ogun State.
• The General Manager, OGBC
• Pastor Ibukun Olafioye, TREM Church, Abeokuta
• Retired Deputy Directors, Mr. Martins and Mrs. Samuel former State Coordinators of Akwa Ibom and Delta States respectively and other esteemed guests.

In the course of the event, goodwill messages and heartfelt tributes were delivered in honour of the retirees, highlighting their leadership, professionalism, and commitment to service.

Major highlights of the ceremony were the presentation of gifts and prayers for the continous well being of the retirees and the Scheme at large.

The ceremony was marked by joy, reflections on times together as colleagues with family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to honour the retirees and wish them a fulfilling and rewarding post-service life.

28/10/2025

NYSC Medical Outreach @ OGBC Complex, Abeokuta

As part of its commitment to community development and public health promotion, the NYSC South-West Area Office II, Ogun, in collaboration with the NYSC Ogun State Secretariat, organized a Medical Outreach on Monday, 25th October 2025, at the OGBC Complex, Abeokuta.

Corps members from the Medical Community Development Service (CDS) group provided free medical consultations, vital checks, and essential medications to members of staff of the various agencies and organizations housed within the complex, as well as residents from the surrounding environment.

The initiative reflects the NYSC’s enduring commitment to the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), bringing healthcare closer to the people, fostering community well-being, and demonstrating the Scheme’s dedication to service, unity, and nation-building.

Kudos to the hardworking corps medical team and all officials whose efforts made this outreach a success.

07/10/2025

Ag. Director Advises Corps Members to Shun Negative Influences

The Acting Director, South-West Area Office II of the NYSC, Mrs. Winifred Ngozi Shokpeka, has advised corps members to avoid negative influences that could derail their goals and focus during national service and beyond.

Addressing the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, Mrs. Shokpeka emphasized Responsibility, Capacity Building, and Character (RCC) as the foundation for personal and professional growth.

She urged corps members to live responsibly, build integrity, and avoid acts of recklessness while maintaining good health, cleanliness, and openness to constructive criticism.

The Acting Director further encouraged active participation in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program, describing it as a vital route to self-reliance, financial independence, and community impact.

She reminded corps members that the service year is a time for self-reflection, discipline, and vision-setting, and also encouraged them to form meaningful relationships, as many lifelong friendships and marriages have started in camp.

Earlier, the Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, commended the corps members for their smooth integration and highlighted ongoing efforts to maintain high health and hygiene standards across the camp.

As part of her visit, Mrs. Shokpeka inspected camp facilities including the clinic, kitchen, and the newly commissioned camp officials’ quarters. The visit featured cultural performances and presentation of cash gifts to corps members and officials, a memorable and inspiring engagement indeed

05/10/2025

The Acting Director of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Southwest Area Office II, Mrs. Winifred Shokpeka has stated that the NYSC remains committed to fostering national unity through its programs.

She made this declaration this Saturday , when the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier Olakunle Nafiu, visited the Southwest Area Office II to inspect facilities as part of his working visit to the state .

According to Mrs. Shokpeka, the Director-General’s mission was to visit the office, familiarize himself with the setup, and interact with available staff members.

Mrs. Shokpeka took the Director-General on a tour of the Southwest Office, which she noted was established on July 24, 2024 informed that her office oversees NYSC activities in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States.

She explained that her office’s operations involve monitoring activities to ensure the effective implementation of NYSC policies across these three states.

She said Brigadier Nafiu was very impressed with what he observed during his visit.

Earlier, during his visit to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu, the Director-General, Brigadier Olakunle Nafiu, had urged corps members to build bridges across ethnic and linguistic lines to create valuable connections for their future growth.

He stressed that failing to form friendships beyond their own ethnic groups would be a significant disservice to themselves.

He urged them to key into the skill acquisition programme going on at the NYSC camp to better their lives...

07/05/2025

“YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE A DIFFERENCE” - DIR. NYSC SOUTH-WEST AREA II CHARGES EKITI CORPS MEMBERS

The Director, NYSC Southwest Ii Area Office Abeokuta, Ogun State, Mrs. Francisca Aghoghowia Olayeye has charged corps members posted to Ekiti state to make a difference during her visit to the NYSC Orientation camp at Ise-Orun/Emure Ekiti.

Mrs Olalaye who urges the corp members to be impactful at their various places of primary assignments (PPA), equally implores them to actively involve themselves in Community Development Services (CDS).

In his welcome address, the State coordinator, Alhaji Riko Abdullahi Shuaibu, thanked the Director for her visit, pointing that it is the first time in history a southwest director from the area office II will be visiting NYSC Ekiti camp. He went further to present the basic needs of the camp, such as the lack of a lecture hall, a clinic, renovation of hostels, an administrative block, foams, bunks, etc.

Mrs Olaleye listed two main programmes that corps members should leverage on: Community Development Services (CDS) and Skills Acquisition Entrepreneurship Development (SAED).

The highlights of the event were presentations by the cultural troops, the Corp band, Man O War, and a thrilling singing and dancing performance by the Director herself.

In a vote of thanks, the corp camp director Miss Akinyinde Favour, noted that the Director’s visit has inspired corp members to serve the motherland fervently in Ekiti State.

20/04/2025

Happy Easter✨

30/03/2025

08/03/2025

NYSC Rallies Stakeholders to Revamp Community Development Efforts

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) South West Area Office II, Abeokuta, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth-driven community development by hosting a high-level stakeholders’ workshop at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Themed “Five Decades of Community Development Service: Building Partnerships for Effective Youth Participation,” the workshop brought together key government officials, academics, and stakeholders to explore strategies for revitalizing the NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) program for greater impact.

Declaring the workshop open, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isaka, commended the NYSC for its unwavering dedication to community service. He emphasized the crucial role of youth in nation-building, citing Nelson Mandela’s words: “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” He also referenced former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s statement that “Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation,” stressing the need for their active participation in sustainable development.

Abiodun highlighted Ogun State’s investment in youth empowerment, including vocational training, mentorship, and entrepreneurship programs aimed at equipping young people with the skills to drive economic and social progress.

In her keynote address, NYSC South West Area Office II Director, Mrs. Olaleye Francisca, called for a renewed focus on the CDS program. She emphasized the need for an in-depth evaluation to address urgent community needs while acknowledging that dwindling funding has affected the program’s effectiveness.

NYSC Ogun State Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Diana Nasamu, presented a paper titled “Five Decades of Community Development Service: Building Partnerships for Effective Youth Participation.” She underscored the importance of forging strong collaborations to ensure the success of NYSC’s CDS initiatives.

18/02/2025

Earlier today, Fidelity Bank donated a new Elepaq Generator to the NYSC SWAO II in Ogun.
The Director and other staff members received the the generator and expressed gratitude to the management of Fidelity Bank for this generous gift.

Thank you for this gift.