NYSC DG Reads Riot Act to Corps Members
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha'u Dogara Ahmed has warned the 2023 Batch 'B' Stream One Corps Members to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the NYSC Act and the NYSC Bye-Laws in order to have a successful service year.
Emmanuel Eze 
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha'u Dogara Ahmed has warned the 2023 Batch 'B' Stream One Corps Members to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the NYSC Act and the NYSC Bye-Laws in order to have a successful service year.
He said anyone that violates the Scheme's rules and regulations would be appropriately sanctioned.
Myschoolnews reports General Ahmed stated this in a nationwide address to the Corps Members.
He urged them to also draw guidance from their Oath of Allegiance for national service.
"You must adhere to all camp rules and be obedient to the course officials.
Let me also warn you that vices such as cultism and drug abuse are strictly prohibited on camp.
For the avoidance of doubt, any violation of the dress code will attract appropriate sanctions as spelt out in the NYSC Act.
I enjoin you to adhere to the official dress code for Corps Members, and not only must you dress well, but also ensure you adorn the right kits for every occasion", he said.
Speaking further, the Director General admonished them to sustain the zeal of patriotism throughout the Orientation Course and also serve as responsible role models throughout the period of their service year.
He urged them Corps Members to embrace the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC, namely; the Orientation, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service and Passing out/winding up activities to contribute their quota to national development.
He added that the opportunities of the Orientation Course which would introduce them to the objectives and programmes of the Scheme include; leadership coaching, paramilitary drills, physical trainings and sensitization on topical national issues, amongst others.
"They are all designed to equip you for the tasks of the service year and I enjoin you to avail yourselves of this unique opportunity by participating actively in all the camp activities as they will go a long way in enabling you to realize your potentials", the DG stated.
