The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in Nigeria, Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah has advised corps members to avoid night journeys and be security-conscious throughout the service year.
He said that the NYSC Management has made adequate provisions for their security and general welfare.
According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Scheme, Mr Eddy Megwa, Fadah warned them against putting themselves in harm’s way.
“Avoid night travelling, lone movements, acceptance of free rides from strangers, and other risky engagements.“
He also warned the Corps Members against misuse of social media, adding that they should instead use it for positive purposes, including the promotion of national unity and integration.
The Director General hinted about their impending engagement as the nation’s electoral body ad hoc personnel during the 2023 general elections and enjoined them to discharge their assignment with a high sense of responsibility.
“Please, play according to the rules of the game: abide by the electoral laws, and do not allow yourselves to be used by unpatriotic elements to compromise the credibility of the election,” he said.
The NYSC Zamfara State Coordinator, Muhammad Namalam Taura, said the 397 Corps Members registered in the Camp were well-behaved.
Welcoming the Director General in Sokoto, the Coordinator, Muhammad Nakamba, informed him that Camp activities were going on smoothly.
In Kebbi State, the Coordinator, Mustapha Mohammad, said all the Course participants were subjected to the COVID-19 test, which was conducted by health officials in collaboration with the NYSC Corps Medical personnel.
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