NYSC DG urges corps members to shun cultism, drug abuse, other vices
Story from Rabi’atu, Lokoja
The Director-General National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has urged corps members to shun cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
The NYSC DG gave the advice at the swearing-in of 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 corps members at Asaya orientation camp, in Kabba Local Government Area of Kogi State.
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“You must continue to distance yourselves from cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
“I urge you to avoid using the social media to spread fake news, fueling of hatred and other negative purposes,” he said.
Ibrahim, who was represented by the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pastor Mrs Mofoluwasho Adebimpe Williams, also enjoined the corps members to promote national unity, religious harmony, integration and development which is one of the major objectives of NYSC.
He further advised them to be security conscious at all times, and report any suspicious character or activities around them to the appropriate authorities.
The Director General further encouraged them to avail themselves of the opportunities for self-employment offered through Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.
He admonished the NYSC members to adhere strictly to the outlined preventive measures against COVID-19 pandemic as well as taking the vaccines.
And commended the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), for their continued support towards safe and efficient conduct of the orientation course within the context of the ‘new normal’.
Major General Ibrahim thanked the House of Representatives and the public for the progress made so far in the legislative processes on the Bill for the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund and appealed to the appropriate authorities to provide the necessary enablement for the actualisation of the fund.
He stressed that the fund would enhance the smooth operation of the scheme, address infrastructural challenges, boost skills and entrepreneurship programme aimed at empowering corps members for self-employment and wealth creation.
On her part, the Kogi State Coordinator, Pastor Mrs Mofoluwasho Adebimpe expressed appreciation to the present administration in the state for clearing the camp surrounding 50 meters away to the perimeter fence and thank the governor on his promise to mobilise contractors back to site for the completion of renovation work at the orientation camp immediately after stream 1.
She also appreciated the Commander, Command Army Records, Chari Megumeri Barracks, Lokoja, Director of State Security Service for their unflinching support in the development of additional armed personnel and gun trucks for maximum security at the camp.
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Richard Olorunfemi, administered the oath of allegiance to a total of 1355 corps members; 669 females and 686 males.
