The National Youth Service Corps NYSC in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria has assured the Corps members who are ending their orientation course of adequate security during their stay in the communities where they are posted.
This was contained in an address by the NYSC Director-General DG, Professor Shauibu Ibrahim, presented by the state Coordinator, Mercy Bamai Dawuda during the terminal parade/closing ceremony of 2022 Batch ‘A’stream ‘1’ at NYSC permanent Orientation camp, Old MacGregor College Afikpo North Local Government Area of the State.
Ibrahim reaffirmed the commitment of the Management for Corps members’ security and general welfare.
“Accordingly, we are in liaison with security agencies and other stakeholders with the view of ensuring your safety as well as addressing other essential needs for a fulfilling service year”, he affirmed.
He urged them to be security conscious at all times.
He also advised them to avoid risky engagements such as staying out late at night, attendance of late night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and acceptance of car ride from strangers.
“I also implore you to shun drug abuse and trafficking, cybercrime, advanced-fee-fraud, and other vices.
“Furthermore, I would like to reiterate our warning against unauthorized journeys and night trips. Statistics by relevant agencies have shown that night travel is a major risk factor for road traffic accident while such timing may also render rescue efforts fruitless. On this premise, it is now mandatory for all Corps members in transit to always cut short their trips from six o’clock in the evening and pass the night at military barracks and other locations officially designated as safe”.
He appealed to Corps employers to not only accept Corps Members that will be posted to them, but also provide the enabling environment for them to develop their potentials.
He conveyed his profound gratitude to the Federal Government for its unwavering support for the Scheme. In the same vein, he appreciated the support of State Governments, Local Government Councils, Security Agencies, the Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, the TY Danjuma Foundation, traditional rulers, Corps Employers and other stakeholders.
Nneka Ukachukwu
