The Ekiti State Government has commenced a comprehensive renovation and infrastructural upgrade of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp,Emure- Ise-Orun Ekiti, in fulfilment of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s earlier pledge to revamp the facility and improve conditions for corps members serving in the state.

The State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Gold Adedayo, who spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing projects at the camp, stated that 19 projects were currently being executed at the facility.

Adedayo described the massive renovation as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to youth development, adding that the upgrade, upon completion, would transform the camp into one of the best NYSC orientation facilities in the country.

He expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work at the camp, while commending the contractors for their commitment to delivering the projects within schedule.

The Commissioner was accompanied on the inspection by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects, Mr. Olubunmi Talabi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development,Mr Olawale Olaleye and the NYSC State Coordinator in Ekiti, Mr. Adeola Ige.

The projects inspected included the gatehouse, registration centre, five male and seven female hostels, dining section, kitchen, stores, perimeter fence and the NYSC State Coordinator’s lodge.

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Adedayo said the projects were designed to give the camp a modern outlook and provide a more conducive environment for corps members undergoing orientation programmes in the state.

Also speaking , the Special Adviser to the Governor of Special Project ,Mr Olubunmi Talabi ,said the projects were being executed simultaneously under the supervision of his bureau and would be completed within the timeframe set by the governor, allowing corps members to resume camp activities as scheduled.

The Special Adviser disclosed that solar lighting solutions would be installed across all buildings and facilities within the camp to enhance illumination, improve security and provide a better experience for corps members and camp officials.

He added that local contractors and artisans were engaged in line with the state government’s local content policy, expressing optimism that the projects would be completed within two months.

Talabi said the level of progress recorded so far indicated that the project would be delivered to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

The NYSC State Coordinator in Ekiti, Mr. Adeola Ige, recalled the challenges previously faced by the camp and commended Governor Oyebanji for the intervention, saying the impact of the renovation would be enormous.