NYSC Holds Cultural Carnival At Umuawulu/Mbaukwu Awka South Council Area

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 14, 2021 | 5:59 AM GMT

To expose Nigerian youths to different cultures and languages in the country, members of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, 2021 Batch C Stream two in Anambra have held cultural carnival at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area.

The cultural carnival, according to the State Coordinator of the scheme, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, is a ritual by which Corps members are brought together to enable them appreciate the beauty, gains and strength of the country in its diversity.

She reminded Corps members that maintaining Nigeria’s unity is a shared responsibility, with a role for them to play.

The NYSC Coordinator, who described Ndi-Anambra as accommodating, commended Governor Willie Obiano for the numerous supports his administration is giving to the NYSC and Corps members serving in the State, and expressed hope that his successor will sustain the gesture to enable the State continuously enjoy the benefits of the scheme.

Performance by different cultural groups, martial arts, sack race, thread in the needle, catching the rain, filling the can were activities that featured during the carnival.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.