The National Youth Service Corp scheme is a well-recognized program across Nigeria. Youths are being posted across the country to serve in different states. The scheme is solemnly meant to inculcate the spirit of selfless service to the various communities they’ve been posted to and to foster the spirit of oneness, irrespective of culture or social background, in Nigeria.
As many youths are randomly being posted across the 36 states in Nigeria, Osun State is not left out. Osun state is one of the best places to serve as a prospective corp member, seeking to serve in a favorable state.
In today’s article, we will be looking at the best place of primary assignment for NYSC corp members in Osun State. But before we proceed, I will like to give you some firsthand information about Osun State, as it will be very important to those that will be serving in the state.
Osun state is a western state in Nigeria, which was created in 1991 from the eastern third of Oyo state. The beautiful state has thirty (30) Local government areas (LGAs), with its capital known as Osogbo.
The 30 LGAs includes; Aiyedaade, Aiyedire, Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West, Boluwaduro, Boripe, Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, Ejigbo, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North, Ife South, Ifedayo, Ifelodun, Ila, Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Irepodun, Irewole, Isokan, Iwo, Obokun, Odo-Otin, Ola-Oluwa, Olorunda, Oriade, Orolu, and Osogbo (Osogbo is not only considered as the State’s capital but also one of the LGAs). You might be wondering why it is favorable to serve in Osun state.
The state is one of the best places to serve in, taking into consideration its peaceful atmosphere, with beautiful landmarks such as the Erin Ijesha Waterfall, Ooni of Ife’s Palace, the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, amongst others. The state government of Osun state also pays Corp members the monthly fee of ₦5,000 to aid them through their service year. This fee is meant to add up to the federal allowance received by corp members in the state.
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If you are eager to locate a good place to serve in Osun State, then this section is for you. Below is the list of good places of primary assignments in Osun state with possible accommodations and a conducive work environment.
- UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC – Osun State, Osogbo
This is a leading financial institute in Osun state, Osogbo precisely. The bank offers competitive allowances of nothing less than ₦11,000 monthly to Corp members.
This particular branch is located along the Obafemi Awolowo way, opposite the Osogbo City Mall. Corp members posted here are mainly for those with accounting or banking backgrounds.
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN) – Osogbo
This place of primary assignment tends to be a reputable state-owned university, meant to offer administrative opportunities to Corp members serving here. The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) main campus is precisely located at Oke Baale, Osogbo, Osun State
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – Ile-Ife
The prestigious and well-known university is known for its roles in teaching and research. This institution has a conducive work atmosphere, with accommodating staff, and it is located along the ife-ibadan Road, in Osun state.
- Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) – Osogbo
Another ideal place to serve in Osun State is the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation. This exposes the Corp members to professional media and communication roles. The location of this corporation is situated at the Gbongan Road, Oke-Baale, Osogbo, Osun State
- Iwo Grammar School – Osun State
Corp members posted to serve in this institution are usually assigned to teaching roles. It is located in Iwo LGA. However, there are possible accommodations to accommodate Corp members.
- Ede Community High School – Ede
This is another PPA that offers accommodation to its staff, of which the NYSC Corp members aren’t left out. It is a wonderful place to serve in as a Corp member, in Ede LGA.
- Ilesa Grammar School – Ilesa
The prestigious Ilesa Grammar School is currently located in Ilesa, Osun State. It is a well-known institution which provides quality education to students in the Ilesa region. The IIlesa grammar school is a conducive place to serve, with possible accommodation.
- Ifon Erin community high school, Ifon, Osun State
Ifon Community High School, located in Osun State precisely. It is a good place to serve as a Corp member, as they tend to possibly make arrangements for accommodating Corp members.
The above-listed places of primary assignments are in high demand in the state. It is important to take into consideration, your interests and skills when choosing a place to serve, as well as the various opportunities offered by the PPA.
However, it is important to note that, in order to increase your chances of securing a good place to serve, apply to the PPA of your choice as early as possible.
