The corps members, Ekiomado Osato, RV/23B/2798, an indigene of Edo State exchanged marital vows with her prince charming, Oyeniyi Ifakunle, RV/23B/2893, an indigene of Oyo State.
A statement issued by NYSC spokesman, Christian Onuoha, in Port Harcourt on Sunday said the exchange of marital vows took place at the Woji Customary Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on July 2, 2014.
The statement added, “The story of love began for the couple at Community Secondary School, Bolo in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area when Osato who relocated to Rivers State was posted to Community Secondary School, Bolo, where Oyeniyi was already carrying out her primary assignment.
“Having carefully observed the sterling qualities in Osato and convinced that she will make a good wife and mother, Oyeniyi zeroed in on her and got acquainted with her, and the rest as they say, is history.”
In his goodwill message to the couple, an elated Rivers NYSC Coordinator, Mr. George Mfongang, represented by the Local Government Inspector Ogun/Bolo LGA, Mrs. Lekia Nnam-Jacob congratulated the couple and charged them to put God first in their union.
He also enjoined them to build their marriage in love, trust, tolerance, understanding, forgiveness of each other, and mutual respect.
Speaking further, he encouraged other corps members to emulate Oyeniyi and Osato by engaging in meaningful relationships that will lead to marriage, noting that the best way to promote national unity and integration which NYSC is noted for is through the instrument of marriage.
