NYSC Anthem composer dies at 74

Reverend Dr. Oluwole Adetiran, composer of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) anthem, has died today, Friday, May 6.

His death was confirmed by members of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) where he leads as National Music Director.

Adetiran has reportedly been inflicted with hypertension, diabetes and prostate cancer since 2018.

Dr. Oluwole composed the NYSC anthem in 1984 as an Oyo corps member serving in the polytechnic of Ibadan.

Adetiran last served as the Head of Music Department, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, from 2003 and 2007.