Corps Members have been advised to serve their fatherland as good representatives of their families, institutions and the National Youth Service Corps NYSC.
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed gave the advice in his address to Corps Members at Benue State Orientation Camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of the State recently.
He admonished them to uphold the ideals of the Scheme as laid by its founding fathers by being patriotic, selfless and loyal to constituted authorities.
General Ahmed also advised the Corps Members to relate very well with their host communities and leave indelible footprints of good memories.
“Be ready to participate in SAED post-camp training and equip yourselves with skills that will make you financially independent.
We have partnered many stakeholders that will give you loans that will enable you finance your business ideas.
Protect your integrity, be diligent, adhere to NYSC dress code and be security conscious at all times”, the DG said.
The NYSC Benue State Orientation, Mr Abe Dankaro Ashumate in his report said the Corps Members are highly enthusiastic and well disciplined since they arrived camp.
As at the time of Director General’s visit, 1,499 Corps Members made up of 762 males and 737 females were in camp.
Earlier, Corps Members have been warned to obey the customs and traditions of their host communities and avoid any action that may put them on collision against each other throughout their service year.
This advice was given by the NYSC Director General, General Ahmed while addressing Corps Members during his visit to Adamawa State Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of the State.
In the same vein, the DG who also visited their colleagues at Taraba State Orientation Camp in Simbre, while in both camps, advised Corps to study their new environments after the Orientation Course, learn and understand their culture, traditions and also try to inculcate new values.
General Ahmed also urged them to ensure personal security and desist from any adventure that may put their lives at risk.
He disclosed that improper dressing in NYSC uniforms and unauthorized journeys during the service year attracts sanctions as stipulated in the NYSC Byelaws.
The Director General warned against the misuse of social media adding that they should use it “for the promotion of national unity and integration, self development and other meaningful activities.
Avoid drugs, illegal gathering and whether in camp or out of camp, you must dress according to NYSC dress code”.
General Ahmed, whose visit coincided with SAED exhibition in both camps enjoined the Corps Members to embrace the opportunities of NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to become job creators.
NYSC Adamawa State Coordinator, Mr Jingi Dennis stated that all the registered 1,139 Corps Members have adjusted to camp life and ready to contribute to the development of their host communities.
Similarly, in Taraba camp, the State Coordinator, Tony Nzoka informed General Ahmed that a total of 1,141 Corps Members comprising 601 males and 540 males have been exhibiting great zeal by participating in all camp activities.