100 prisoners get free medical service in Anambra as NYSC marks 45th Anniversary

No fewer that 100 prisoners in Anambra have benefited from a free medical outreach of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) as part of events marking the 45th anniversary of the corps.

The Coordinator of NYSC in the state, Mr Ebenezer Olawale disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Awka on Sunday.


“NYSC was 45 years exactly on May 22 and we celebrated it here in Anambra with an array of programmes including free medical outreach for prison inmates.

“We attended to over 100 prisoners and also gave out drugs.

“As part of the celebrations, we also conducted environmental clean-up as well as road walks.


“We thank the good people of Anambra for the good relationships between the state and the NYSC and also solicit for more of such cooperation,” Olawale said.

The coordinator described Anambra as one of the safest states for corps members in the country and thanked God for the good.

~Vanguard.