Bukola Afeni
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed said anyone that violates the scheme’s rules and regulations will be sanctioned appropriately.
He also urged the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Prospective Corps Members to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the NYSC Act, and the NYSC Bye-Laws to have a successful service year.
General Ahmed stated this at a nationwide address to the Prospective Corps Members.
He urged them to also draw guidance from their Oath of Allegiance for national service.
“You must adhere to all camp rules and be obedient to the course officials. Let me also warn you that vices such as cultism and drug abuse are strictly prohibited on camp. For the avoidance of doubt, any violation of the dress code will attract appropriate sanctions as spelt out in the NYSC Act”, he said.
The Director General also urged the corp members to adhere to the official dress code for Corps Members, and also adorn the right kits for each occasion.
In the same vein, the Director General admonished them to sustain the zeal of patriotism throughout the Orientation Course, and also serve as responsible role models throughout their service year.
He urged the Prospective Corps Members to embrace the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC, namely; the Orientation, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service and Passing out/winding up activities to contribute their quota to national development.
He added that the opportunities of the Orientation Course which would introduce them to the objectives and programmes of the Scheme include; leadership coaching, paramilitary drills, physical training and sensitization on topical national issues, amongst others.
