The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) in Nigeria, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has urged prospective Corps Members to utilise the opportunities of the service year to uphold National Unity and preach peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
In a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the scheme, Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, the Director-General gave the advice while addressing the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Prospective Corps Members during his visit to NYSC Orientation Camp in Mangu, Plateau State North Central-Nigeria.
The Director-General said that the NYSC Scheme was established for the promotion of National Unity and integration.
Ibrahim advised them to use the service year to build teamwork and preach against Nigeria’s break-up.
“Take advantage of the Orientation Course to foster unity, national integration and peaceful co-existence.”
“NYSC was established to promote national unity and the Scheme will continue to live up to its mandate,” he said.
He appealed to the prospective Corps Members to respect dignity of labour, have vision for excellent performance and drive it with passion.
He warned them against social vices saying, “Avoid cutting corners, respect the law, do the right thing and maintain good integrity.”
He added that “Avoid cyber crimes, drugs and don’t allow any of your actions today haunt you tomorrow,”
General Ibrahim also, advised them to be security conscious and adhere strictly to the security tips given to them in the camp by not exposing themselves to danger.
He cautioned them against embarking on unauthorized journeys, and advised that they must obtain permission from the NYSC if it becomes compelling to travel.
“Don’t travel at night, avoid boarding vehicles by the roadside and don’t take chances,” the DG stated.
Ibrahim also caution the Prospective Corps Members against wrong usage of the Social Media, admonishing them to “Be careful on the way you use the Social Media. Don’t post or share fake news” he said.
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