By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja
Corps Members have been warned against traveling without obtaining permission from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The Director-General, Brigadier-General YD Ahmed, gave this warning in his address during his visit to Corps Members in Oyo and Ogun State Orientation Camps.
He warned that unauthorized journey attract sanctions, adding that no employer is allowed to grant permission to Corps Members to travel.
He advised them that all services in NYSC are free, warning that they should beware of online advertisers and fraudsters that may offer posting and redeployment to them for a fee.
The Director-General also implored the Corps Members to adhere strictly to the NYSC dress code, adding that improper dressing in NYSC uniform attracts sanctions.
“Don’t dress anyhow. Dress as good ambassadors of the NYSC and always abide by all NYSC rules and regulations.
“Respect the culture and tradition of your host communities when you leave camp.
“Make good impact on the communities and in your place of primary assignments,” he admonished them.
He stated that efforts are still on-going towards the signing of the NYSC Trust Fund bill into law, stressing that it will give a boost to NYSC activities and provide brighter future for serving Corps Members.
Urging them to participate actively in all the camp activities and also ensure that they establish long lasting friendship among themselves before leaving the Orientation Camp.
“Avoid idleness but rather engage yourselves with meaningful activities that will add value to them in addition to their certificates,” he added.
Meanwhile, the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Mr. Odoba Abel Oche, while presenting the Orientation Camp brief to the Director-General stated that the Corps Members’ behaviour have been very commendable.
Similarly, the NYSC Ogun State Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Nasamu, said a total of 2,350 Corps Members have been registered. 1,318 for Ogun State and 1,032 for Lagos State.
“Ogun registered 496 males and 822 females, while Lagos registered 414 males and 618 females”, she said.
