NYSC DG Charges Corps Members to Uphold Scheme’s Image, National Values
Oru Leonard
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has warned Corps Members against misconduct, urging them to abide by the NYSC Bye-laws and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC DG gave the warning while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members deployed to Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Karaye, Kano State.
Nafiu cautioned that any Corps Member whose conduct could dent the image of the Scheme or the nation would face appropriate sanctions under relevant provisions of the NYSC Bye-laws.
“You are expected to become brand ambassadors, representing the NYSC, your families, and the institutions you graduated from,” he said.
He urged the Corps Members to deploy their education, creativity and critical thinking to contribute meaningfully to national development.
“Don’t waste your time. Upskill yourselves, find out those skills that are essential in line with your course of study and acquire them,” Nafiu advised.
He also encouraged them to use their service year to acquire relevant skills, improve themselves and engage in activities capable of adding value to their personal and professional development.
“Promote positive contents that can promote the culture and values of your host communities and the Scheme,” he added.
The NYSC DG further advised Corps Members to always obtain approval from their State Coordinators before travelling outside their States of service.
“For those who may have reason to travel out of Nigeria during the service year, the law says you must obtain permission from the NYSC Director General,” he stated.
Nafiu wished the Corps Members a successful orientation exercise and an eventful service year, urging them to uphold discipline and remain responsible ambassadors of the Scheme.
Meanwhile, the NYSC Kano State Coordinator, Hajiya Halima Abdulkarim Abubakar, disclosed in her situation report to the Director General that 2,428 Corps Members, comprising 1,024 males and 1,404 females, had been registered at the Kano Orientation Camp.
She said the Corps Members had demonstrated loyalty and dedication while successfully adjusting to the regimented camp environment.
Abdulkarim added that teamwork among camp officials had provided a strong foundation for excellent service delivery during the orientation exercise.
