Urhobo kindgom bestows Chieftaincy title on NYSC coordinator
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Anambra State, Saturday, held its carnival with the State Coordinator, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, been coronated as Elohor (Kind mother) one of Urhobo Kingdom.
Baderinwa, who was cronwed by platoon 9 comprising Urhobo speaking people, would henceforth be addressed as Olorugo (Chief), according to Ovie Aghogho, the Akporokpo( Lion) one of Urhobo Kingdom.
Ovie also stated that the Chieftaincy title was bestowed on the NYSC coordinator due to her kind gesture and contributions to youth development in the nation.
Responding, Olorugo Yetunde Baderinwa, thanked Urhobo kindgom for the honour, assuring that she would do more to uplift the plights of youth and overall unity, peace and national integration.
Baderinwa also used the occasion to advocate for sustenance and promotions of African cultural heritage among youth.
The 2021 batch B stream 1 carnival held at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Awka South LGA, also featured cultural presentations, match past, ultimate search and competitions from corps members from other Nigerian tribes including the Igbo, Fulani, Hausa, Tiv, and Yoruba.