The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has donated 100 hectares of land to the Nigeria Peace Corps (NPC) for the construction of its South-West zonal training school located along Ilesa road, Abayagani, Ile-Ife, South-West of Nigeria
Penpushing reports that the first class traditional ruler made this known when the Commandant General of Nigeria Peace Corps (NPC) , Mustapha Abubakar was in his palace on familirization visit on Friday, noting that the corps’ role is needed nationwide, particularly with the trend of kidnapping, banditry and other security threats.
The monarch added that the corps must continue to demonstrate commitment aimed at making the society safe and peaceful for citizens to live and stay, stressing that his love for the corps made him to donate the training ground for the southwest zone.
Penpushing further reports that the royal father thanked the corps for making him its grand patron and promised not to let them down in all areas where his attention is needed, affirming that, h would equally assist the corps in the area of providing housing for its officers.
“I have decided to support you in providing vehicles for easy movement in the zone and also provision of housing for officers and the 100 hectares of land. Any other things that you forgot to mention please let me know and I will do such at my level best”, he stated
Penpushing also reports that the Commandant General of the corps while speaking thanked the monarch for the gestures, explaining that he has decided to station the training school in Ife due to the tireless efforts and contribution of Osun state citizens in the service of humanity, especially to the growth of the corps.
The corps boss disclosed that 700 officers across the South-West were expected for passing-out -parade in the state, adding that his visit to the palace was to strengthen the ties with the traditional ruler of Ile-Ife, which is the source of the Yoruba and major stakeholder in the history of Nigeria, especially in the areas of security.
Penpushing reports that Abubakar expressed appreciation to the Osun State Govenor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, whom he said also showed interest in supporting the corps in achieving its set mandate.
Meanwhile the royal father was at the occasion awarded as Grand Patron of the corps for his contributions to the upliftment of Nigerian youths, among others.
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