NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to Accept their Posting in Good Faith

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, has urged 2024 Batch “A” Stream “1” corps members to accept their posting in good faith.

This is just as the  Kogi State Governor, Mr. Usman Ododo, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of adequate security of their lives and property during their service year in the state.

Ahmed stated this yesterday at the closing ceremony of the orientation camp.

He enjoined them to assimilate into their designated localities and contribute to their growth, discouraging them from pursuing redeployment.

The director general, who was represented by Sokoto State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Usman Yakubu Yaro, said: “I urge you to respect the culture and traditions of your host community. Remain peaceful and resilient as you add value to the community you’re posted to. I’m sure many of you will choose to remain here after your service.

“Also take your security seriously. Take time to read the instructions in your manual and abide by them accordingly. Your security is our concern, but no one can secure you more than yourself.”

He emphasised the need for corps members to utilise skill development programmes the scheme offered to cultivate entrepreneurial mindset that would enable them to become job and wealth creators after their service year.

He said: “Skills acquisition is designed to make you independent, self-reliance and productive. Federal government is out to ensure youths are supported and empowered so they can stand on their own.

“Thousands of your predecessors who maximise the opportunity are now independent. Many enjoyed several of such government support in collaboration with private organisations, including soft loans provided at no interest.”

He implored them not to meddle in local politics of their host communities and stressed that the purpose of their posting is to impact positively in the lives of their host communities.

He urged them to be enterprising and use the social media only for the promotion of national unity and other positive purposes.

He thanked the Government of Sokoto State and the Sultanate council for their unflinching support to the scheme.

Meanwhile,  the  Kogi State Governor, Mr. Usman Ododo, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of adequate security of their lives and property during their service year in the state.

Ododo gave  this assurance while inspecting the parade at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch Stream 1 orientation course at the NYSC’ Orientation Camp, Asaya in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State yesterday.

The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Oyibo Salifu, also pledged to  take care of the welfare of the corps members in the state.

He, therefore, admonished the corps members to be guided by various training they have received during the orientation course.

The governor further stressed that the skills they have acquired would assist them in no small measure in their bid to become self-reliant in the various fields.

The governor tasked the corps members, especially those who are doctors and related courses,  to make indelible landmarks in the area of health in their community of  primary assignment.

Earlier, the chairman of the  MYSC’s governing board admonished the  corps members.”

This address was presented by the State Coordinator, Mrs. Williams.

Williams said: “You have just completed the first phase of the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC scheme, you are now on your way to the very important second phase which is the primary assignment. Lol ppl

“At the end of this ceremony, your posting letters will be issued to you. You are therefore advised to proceed straight to your places of primary assignment and settle down for business immediately.

“I want to urge you not to induce rejection of your posting as it is a grave offense to do so.

“Be resolved to contribute your quota to the development of the state in whatever capacity you find yourself as most of you will be posted to schools.

“I urge you to be positive role models to the pupils you will be teaching.

“Be humble, courteous and selfless in your dealings with your employers, colleagues and the entirety of the people you may come across during your service to fatherland.

“In keeping with the objectives of the scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities and appreciate and respect their cultural values.

“Always remember not to get involved In the local politics of your host communities.

“I encourage you to be committed to your job and take the community development service seriously.”

A total of 1,393 corps members participated in the just concluded orientation course with 713 males and 671 females.