BY AGNES NWORIE, ABAKALIKI
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Muhammed Fadah, has warned Corps members to desist from engaging in the local politics of their host communities but rather sustain the spirit of patriotism imbibed during their Orientation Course.
He made the call during the closing ceremony of the Orientation Course for 2022 Batch B, Stream One Corps members at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Old Macgregor College, Afikpo, Ebonyi State.
Brigadier General Fadah, who was represented by the State Coordinator of the scheme, Bamai Mercy, expressed the hope that the Corps members would strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing to the progress and development of their fatherland.
Brigadier General Fadah urged the Corps members to be security-conscious and avoid acts that could endanger their lives such as staying out late, attending night parties, and accepting car rides from strangers.
He assured them that the management would remain committed to ensuring that their security and general welfare were guaranteed.
The Director-General reiterated his warning against unauthorized journeys and night trips pointing out that travelling at night would not only increase the risk of an accident but also make rescue operations difficult.
The Point gathered that 1337 corps members participated in the three-week course in Ebonyi state.
