In a commendable demonstration of civic responsibility and community service, Miss Edoghayeobare Emmanuella Aisosa, a serving corps member under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has embarked on a sanitation-focused community development project at Mabushi Junior Secondary School, Abuja.
The initiative, aimed at promoting environmental consciousness and proper waste management practices among students, includes a series of impactful interventions. These interventions comprise a sensitization campaign, the donation of essential sanitation tools, and the construction of a designated waste disposal room within the school premises.
Speaking on the motivation behind the project, Miss Edoghayeobare emphasized the importance of instilling sustainable waste management habits in young people. “Educating students on environmental hygiene is a step toward building a healthier, cleaner society. This project is about creating lasting awareness and encouraging students to take ownership of their environment,” she said.
The effort aligns with the broader objectives of the NYSC, which was established on May 22, 1973, by the military government of General Yakubu Gowon. The scheme was created in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War to promote reconciliation, national unity, and development by deploying young Nigerian graduates to states outside their state of origin.
Community development remains a cornerstone of the NYSC, with corps members expected to identify and address local needs through impactful projects in their places of primary assignment. Through this sanitation drive, Miss Edoghayeobare embodies the true spirit of the scheme — one of service, leadership, and commitment to national growth.
Her project is already making a visible difference, with improved waste disposal practices now being adopted at the school. Stakeholders have lauded the initiative, describing it as both timely and necessary in promoting a cleaner and more environmentally conscious school community.
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