NYSC DG charges new Corps Members against cultism, other social vices
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki
Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Mohammed Fadah, on Tuesday, has charged new Corps Members against indulging in cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
Mr Fadah gave the charge at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2022 Batch ‘B’ stream 1 Corps Members, at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Afikpo in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
He urged the new Corps Members to avoid using social media for spreading fake news, fuelling hatred and other negative purposes; adding that rather than using social media for negative purposes, they should deploy same for the promotion of national unity and development.
The D-G’s address was read on his behalf, by the Ebonyi State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Bamai Mercy.
He tasked the Corps Members to take advantage of the various activities packaged for them in the camp to realize their potential and attain individual feats both during and after service.
“I implore you to sustain the high level of discipline and enthusiasm you have demonstrated so far, especially by remaining compliant with the Camp rules and regulations. You must continue to distance yourselves from cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
“I also urge you to avoid using social media for spreading fake news, fuelling hatred and other negative purposes, and instead deploy the same for the promotion of national unity and development. You are strongly advised to be security conscious at all times and to report any suspicious characters or activities around you to the appropriate authorities”, Mr Fadah said.
The D-G further added thus:”At this juncture, I will like to remind you that white-collar jobs are not readily available. Therefore, I encourage you to avail yourselves of the opportunities for self-employment offered through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme. You are expected to choose from any of the skill areas, and make yourselves available for the training, which starts from the Orientation Camp. On our part, Management will continue to work with relevant stakeholders for the success of the programme.
“Let me also remind you to adhere strictly to the established safety measures such as physical distancing, wearing of face masks and the use of hand washing facilities provided at strategic locations in the orientation camp. You are to equally avail yourselves of the COVID-19 vaccination that will be administered on camp if you have not done so,” he said.
“May I appeal for the support of all stakeholders for the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund which has reached an advanced stage of legislation. This will enhance the smooth operations of the Scheme, especially by addressing the challenges of infrastructure and providing start-up capital for corps members.
“May I also request all Stakeholders to render support towards the success of our Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), which is aimed at providing easier access to free and qualitative health care, especially for the rural poor, he concluded.
The Oracle Today reports that a total of 1337 Corps Members were sworn-in, out of which 233 were males and 1104 females.
The Ebonyi State Chief Judge, Justice Elvis Ngene was represented by Justice Vincent Nwancho.
