Yemi Obafemi
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, has advised corps members to follow and obey the customs and traditions of their host communities and avoid any action that may put them on collision against each other throughout their service year.
Ahmed disclosed this while addressing Corps Members during his visit to Adamawa State Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of the State and also his visit to Taraba State Orientation Camp in Simbre.
In a statement signed by Director, Press and Public Relations Eddy Megwa fnipr , the Director General advised the Corps Members to study their new environments after the Orientation Course, learn and understand their culture and traditions and also try to inculcate new values.
He urged them to use the social media platforms in a proper way, most importantly they should use it for the promotion of national unity and integration, self development and other meaningful activities.
According to the Director General, improper dressing in NYSC uniforms and unauthorized journeys during the service year attracts sanctions as stipulated in the NYSC Byelaws.
“Avoid drugs, illegal gathering and whether in camp or out of camp, you must dress according to NYSC dress code,” he warned.
He also urged Corps members to ensure personal security and desist from any adventure that may put their lives at risk.
General Ahmed, whose visit coincided with SAED exhibition in both camps enjoined the Corps Members to embrace the opportunities of NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to become job creators.
NYSC Adamawa State Coordinator, Mr Jingi Dennis stated that all the registered 1,139 Corps Members have adjusted to camp life and ready to contribute to the development of their host communities.
Similarly, in Taraba camp, the State Coordinator, Mr Tony Nzoka informed General Ahmed that a total of 1,141 Corps Members comprising 601 males and 540 males have been exhibiting great zeal by participating in all camp activities.
