The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has advised the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Corps Members to take advantage of the service year to maximize their individual potentials and design a better future for themselves. This was contained in a statement signed by Eddy Megwa fnipr, Director, Press and Public Relations.
He urged them to remain focused and diligent as they prepare themselves to be role models to other Nigerian Youths.
General Ahmed disclosed this in his address to Corps Members at NYSC Bauchi State Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the State, likewise their colleagues at Plateau State Temporary Orientation Camp in Waye Foundation, by Buken Academy, Doi-Du in Jos-South Local Government Area.
General Ahmed advised the Corps Members in both camps to serve their fatherland with pride as good ambassadors of their families, institutions and the NYSC and avoid misconduct in their interactions.
“Be law-abiding within and outside the camp. NYSC would not condone indiscipline and if you violate any of our rules and regulations, you would be penalized in line with the NYSC Act and Byelaws.
Accept your posting in good faith and prepare your mind to contribute to the development of your host communities and places of primary assignment. Always respect the culture and traditions of your host communities and adhere strictly to the NYSC dress code”, he said.
While giving the camp situation report to the Director General, the NYSC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mrs Daniel Rifkatu Yakubu said since the inception of the Orientation Course, there has been a strong synergy among the camp officials, while the Corps Members have also been complying with instructions.
Similarly, the NYSC Plateau State Coordinator, Mrs Ikupolati Esther said all the registered 1,273 Corps Members comprising 639 males and 634 females are actively participating in camp activities.