The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has warned Corps Members to shun every form of misconduct throughout their service year adding that the Scheme was not an abode for lawbreakers.
Acting Director Information and Public Relations of NYSC, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, September 2, 2024.
According to the statement, Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave the warning while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members at Niger State Orientation Camp in Paiko.
He said there were laid down rules and regulations that regulate the conduct of every Corps Member, therefore they should abide by them:
“NYSC bye laws would be applied on every infraction committed by any Corps Member. Be law-abiding throughout your service year. You are expected to dress in line with the approved NYSC dress code because improper dressing attract sanctions.
“As much as possible, avoid unnecessary and risky adventure that may put you in danger. Be security conscious at all times and reject the temptation of free rides”, he said.
General Ahmed also appealed to the Corps Members to add value to their host communities by executing projects that would make life more comfortable for the residents.
While giving her camp brief to the Director General, the NYSC Niger State Coordinator, Mrs Olayinka Wahab said the Corps Members have adjusted to camp life.
She disclosed that they have demonstrated strong sense of responsibility, patriotism and commitment to the ideals of NYSC.
She also said camp officials are working as a team with Corps Members participating actively in all camp activities as good ambassadors of their institutions and families towards ensuring a successful Orientation Course.