Critical Dialogue: Ogun Deputy Governor Meets Muslim Corpers’ on Community Service, Human Development Initiatives


Development is a vital necessity to the growth and development of any vibrant nation. Community development is as old as man. Before colonization, Nigerians have actively engaged in community development programmes. Different governments have made efforts in establishing welfare programmes of her citizens. Communal living and collective actions aided in promoting what we knew to be community development. Community Development Service is one of the four cardinal programmes of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the face of the scheme in rural communities.  

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme brought to limelight by the Decree No 24 of 1973, made possible in Nigeria the deployment of eligible graduates from universities and other relevant institutions of higher learning within the country and abroad to undertake a National Service in states/areas other than their state of origin. This then made it possible for fresh Muslim graduates to gather under a platform which the Muslim Corps Members could organise and coordinate themselves for the purposes of collectively carrying out Islamic responsibilities; hence, the formation of Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria (MCAN). The Association was inaugurated during 1978/1979 service year.  

MCAN’s community Development Programmes involves renovating and construction of Mosques and Arabic schools in communities. Some of the projects are completed over the years. In order to continue with this legacy on October 9th, 2024, the executives of the Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria (MCAN), Ogun State Chapter, accompanied by a representative from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele.

A statement by the body noted that, the visit was led by the Ameer, Ismail Adepoju, the MCAN delegation highlighted the organization’s numerous community service and human development initiatives. A key focus of the discussion was the budding MCAN Ogun Educational Support Service (MOESS) project. The team also brought attention to the current state of the NYSC Orientation Camp Mosque in Sagamu, which is in need of further development.

Similarly, Mr. Amiola, MCAN Adviser and NYSC staff, commended Her Excellency for her steadfast support of both MCAN and the youth, acknowledging her commitment to their development. In response, Her Excellency expressed her appreciation for MCAN’s goals and activities, lauding their dedication to community service. She reiterated her commitment to supporting the association and the youth in Ogun State.

‘‘We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Her Excellency for her openness, for granting us the opportunity to engage, and for her unwavering support. We look forward to deepening this partnership and achieving even greater milestones in the future,’’ the statement added.

Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria has over three (3) decades achieved a very close relationship with Muslim graduates that have successfully qualified for a year National Youth Service in the various state of the federation. MCAN has its National Headquarters in Mabushi district of Abuja and branches all over the association was registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in 1994. The membership of the Association is open to all serving Muslim corps members in the Federation and the FCT. All serving Muslim corps members constitute MCAN upon registration with MCAN at their arrival on camp.

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