May 16, (THEWILL) – The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has called on Corps members to be security conscious and avoid places that could endanger their lives in their primary places of assignments.
General Ahmed gave the charge, who gave the at Old Macgregor College in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, while addressing the 2023 Batch A, stream 2, Corps Members, at a camp closing ceremony, urged them to promote patriotism, and hard work instilled in them during the three weeks orientation exercise.
The DG, who was represented by the State Coordinator, Mrs Bamai Mercy, advised them to blend into their host communities, respect their cultures and eschew indulgence in local politics, but to initiate a community development programme.
“My dear compatriots, as you begin the next phase of the Service, I urge you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work, and resilience, which you imbibed during the Orientation Course.
“It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of our dear country.
“Your letters of posting to Places of Primary Assignment will be released to you after this ceremony. In this regard, I would like to remind you of the oath of allegiance you took In which you pledged to accept the posting in good faith.
“My dear corps members as you proceed to your places of primary assignment, I urge you to be security conscious at all times as security is everyone’s business. You should avoid acts that could endanger your lives such as staying out late, attending parties at night, visitation of dangerous places and accepting car ride gifts from strangers.
“I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations”, he said.
He commended their participation in the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program and encouraged them to avail themselves of further training and pledged to continue partnerships with relevant financial institutions to improve the SAED for self-reliance.
The DG further appealed to Corps employees to always accept Corps Members deployed to them and make provisions for their welfare while calling on the Corps members to be security conscious and avoid crime to become good ambassadors of the NYSC.
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