From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The periodic cultural carnival organized by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been described as an avenue to showcase Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and promote national integration.
This assertion was made by the Taraba State NYSC Coordinator, Mr Anthony Nzoka during the 2023 batch 'C' steam ii corps members displayed cultures of ten out of over 200 ethnic nationalities in the country at the Sibre permanent orientation camp in Ardo-kola local government area this Saturday.
He said that some aspects of the culture such as music, traditional food, a system of marriage as well as art could be carefully invested and turned into wealth.
He explained that through such means, Nigerian youths could be gainfully employed.
"It is important to note that Nigeria is made out of diverse ethnicities, divers people but we are united to poise a new Nigeria. therefore, NYSC is one of the famous agencies of unification in Nigeria for promoting national unity and integration, every nation is built by its citizens, so no matter what divides us let us always celebrate what unit us.
"This opportunity is a wake-up call for every Nigerian to drop what divides or tendencies he has in mind, drop tribal privileges, drop political privileges and focus on building a better Nigeria". He said
Nzoka urged youth organizations in various communities in the State, to look at the benefits of the Nigerian culture, harvest them, and use them to develop self and the society at large.
Correspondent reports that the results for the cultural Carnival competition are as follows, the first position went to Platoon 8, the second to platoon 7 while the third position was merited by platoon 3 respectively.
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