A Very Sad News: Corps Member Passes Away in Bike Accident After Leaving Camp
Hello, my fellow corpers. It is with a very heavy heart that I write this today. We have lost one of our own. The NYSC family is mourning. The news is very sad and it is a sharp reminder for all of us to be extra careful.
A young man, a corper named Opadotun Oluwadamilare Gbolahun, sadly died in a bike accident. This happened just after he left the orientation camp. He had already reported to his Local Government Area (LGA) to complete his documentation. He was on his way to his shop in Ondo State when a car left its lane and hit the bike he was on.
This is a true tragedy. His life and future were cut short just as he was starting his national service. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this very difficult time. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
This is a Wake-Up Call For All Corps Members
This sad event shows us how life can be unpredictable. As corpers, we are often posted to new states and places we are not familiar with. Our safety must be our number one priority. It is not just about serving the nation; it is about staying alive to tell the story.
Important Safety Tips For Every Corps Member
Please, let us all be careful. Here are some important things to remember for your own safety:
- Avoid Taking Bikes (Okada) When You Can: We know bikes are common and can beat traffic. But they are also very dangerous. If you have a choice, please take a taxi or a bus. It is safer. If you must take a bike, please make sure the rider is careful and gives you a helmet to wear.
- Be Extra Careful on the Road: Always look left and right before crossing any road. Do not assume that drivers have seen you. Be alert always.
- Tell Someone Your Whereabouts: Let your roommate, friend, or family member know (NYSC Removes Corps Members from Benue Crisis Zone – What You Need to Know) where you are going and when you plan to return. This is very important.
- Do Not Travel at Night: Please, avoid traveling late at night. The roads can be very unsafe. Plan your journeys for daylight hours.
- Listen to NYSC Warnings: (Kogi NYSC Camp Safety: Officials Meet Police Boss to Protect Corps Members) The NYSC officials always warn us about safety. Please, do not see it as a joke. They are saying it for our own good.
Your Life is Precious
Your service year is a time to learn, grow, and contribute to the nation. But you cannot do any of these if you are not alive. Please, take your safety seriously. Do not be in a hurry. Your life is more important than being late for a place.
Let us all be our brother’s keeper. Check on your fellow corpers. Remind them to be safe. We are one family.
Final Words
Again, we say rest in peace to Opadotun Oluwadamilare Gbolahun. Your service here on earth is ended. We pray that God gives his family the strength to bear this great loss.
To all corpers reading this, please stay safe. Let us all live to complete our service year successfully and become the great leaders of tomorrow that we are meant to be.
Take care of yourself. God bless you.