The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC says all required kit items, feeding, accommodation and other welfare packages required during orientation are provided free of charge by the Nigerian Government.
This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public relations of NYSC, Mr. Eddy Megwa.
Mr. Megwa was reacting to an advertisement trending on the social media sponsored by khaki_corper requesting Prospective Corps Members to pay #50,000 for some listed items which they will need in camp.
The statement reads; “the NYSC dissociates itself from such advert which is conceived as another attempt by some individuals to rip parents and their wards mobilized for service of their hard earned money.
“We once again seize this opportunity to inform our prospective Corps Members and their parents that all required kit items, feeding, accommodation and other welfare packages required during orientation are provided free of charge by the Federal Government.
“Corps Members are therefore NOT required to pay for services or uniforms which will be provided in the Orientation Camps. Please be guided.”
Mercy Chukwudiebere
