The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau’ Ahmed, has warned Corps Members that night travelling is prohibited in the management of the scheme.
He also stated that any Corps Member who embarks on unauthorised journeys will face sanctions in line with the NYSC Byelaws.
General Ahmed, however, added that if there is a need for a compulsory journey, such Corps Member should terminate the journey by 6:00pm and continue the following day.
He gave the warning while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members and Camp Officials at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau’ Ahmed
‘While traveling and once it is 6pm, anywhere you find yourselves, look for a safe place like a military barrack, police station or any Corps Lodge and pass the night to continue your journey the following day.
‘I advise you to remain disciplined throughout the service year. Be security conscious in y
our environments and ensure you adhere strictly to NYSC Byelaws,’ the DG said.
General Ahmed also implored the Corps Members to adhere to all camp rules, make good friends, respect other people’s opinion and participate actively in all camp activities.
While declaring the Orientation Course opened, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmood reiterated the continuous support of the FCT administration to the Scheme.
In her address, which was presented by the Mandate Secretary, Youth Development Secretariat, Hon. Abdullahi Ango, the Minister admonished the Corps Members to serve the nation as good ambassadors of their families.
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She advised them to embrace the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme, which was designed to empower them towards self-employment.
The NYSC FCT Coordinator, Mrs Winifred Shopeka, said in her welcome address during the ceremony said a total of 2,557 Corps Members, compris
ing 1,098 males and 1,459 females, were registered.
She disclosed that they have adjusted to the regimented camp life and are ready to contribute their selfless quota to the development of the Federal Capital Territory.
The Coordinator lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, for providing a conducive environment for the successful hosting of the Orientation Course.
She advised the Corps Members to comport themselves in a disciplined and orderly manner as any form of negative behaviour such as drug abuse, and other anti-social acts will not be tolerated on camp and throughout the service year.
The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Hon. Justice Huseini Baba Yusuf, represented by Justice Mustapha Adamu, administered the Oath of Allegiance on the Corps Members with the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau’ Ahmed and other dignitaries in attendance.
Source: Voice of Nigeria