The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has said that any unqualified person caught during the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course including those aiding them would be handed over to the law enforcement agencies for prosecution.
The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed stated this in his keynote address at the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The Director General stated that the essence of the workshop is to review the conduct of the previous Orientation Courses to strategise for optimal performance.
He noted that “the Management is committed to deepening the impact of the Orientation Course on Corps members, especially to prepare them for nation building”.
He called on all and sundry to contribute meaningfully as they map out strategies that will enable them to achieve positive outcomes.
“Despite our modest achievements in recent times, we must continue to strive for improvement in line with global best practices”, the DG said.
He urged all course officials to continue to serve as excellent role models through exemplary conduct throughout the exercise.
Security
Brigadier General Ahmed said security remains a matter of priority in all aspects of the scheme’s operation, especially during the Orientation Course.
He stressed on the need for proper surveillance of the Camps and adjoining areas before and during the exercise.
“Proactive measures must be taken by State Coordinators and other stakeholders to evaluate the security situations in all Camp locations”, he added.
He reiterated that the Scheme would continue to explore available avenues for leadership training for the Corps Members, including their involvement in camp administration, especially through membership of committees as well as appointment as Corps Camp Directors, and Platoon Leaders among others.
He added that this will go a long way in instilling confidence in them and also prepare them for future challenges.
The NYSC helmsman enjoined the State Coordinators to take the campaign against night journeys to motor parks, transport companies, and other relevant stakeholders before the commencement of the Orientation Course.
The Director, of Planning, Research and Statistics, Ahmed Ikaka in his welcome address said the Pre-Orientation Workshop is a forum where NYSC Top Management, key camp officials and collaborating agencies converge to review the conduct of previous orientation courses to map out strategies for improved performance.
He disclosed that the Scheme is working closely with critical stakeholders towards ensuring seamless conduct of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course nationwide.
Ikaka added that the forum would assist in coming up with resolutions and strategies for the smooth execution of the forthcoming exercise.
The workshop with the theme; “Orientation Course: Panacea for Engendering Youth Attitudinal Change and National Development”, had participants from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police, Department of State Services, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Federal Fire Service, National Health Insurance Authority, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency among others.
Dominica Nwabufo
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