NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to Familiarize with Bye-Laws

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has called on all Prospective corps members of the 2024 Batch B stream II orientation course all over the Nation to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the NYSC Bye-Laws.

He emphasized that these regulations, which are readily available in both hard and soft copies, as well as on the official NYSC website, contain crucial information to guide them throughout their service year.

Brigadier General YD Ahmed in a virtual meeting with the PCMs and Camp Officials stressed that ignorance of these laws would not be accepted as an excuse for any infractions.

Meanwhile, addressing the prospective corps members posted to Lagos at the Iyana Ipaja camp, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, while welcoming them to Lagos State, congratulated them on the successes recorded in their academic pursuits and enjoined them to open their eyes to the opportunities in Lagos State.

She urged them to maintain strict personal hygiene and utilize the waste bins strategically placed around the camp.

She also encouraged them to key into the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED)program which is targeted at enabling Nigeria Youths to acquire the skill to become self reliant while also encouraging them to register for the post-camp training at their respective local government areas after the orientation exercise. She pointed out that the in-camp training alone may not suffice to make them job creators or wealth builders.

Mrs. Baderinwa equally highlighted the importance of adhering to the acceptable dress code, reminding them that their uniform is incomplete without the NYSC cap.

The State Coordinator warned against the use, sale, or transportation of illicit drugs, stating that anyone caught would face severe consequences.

She however encouraged the corps members to frequently check their NYSC portal for updates and information related to their service year.