NYSC to prosecute fake ‘Corps Members’

Oru Leonard

The National Youth Service Corps has warned that any prospective Corps Member that report for registration at any of it’s Orientation Camps across the country with fake documents would be handed over to the law enforcement agents for prosecution. This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, the Director Press and Public Relations.

According to the statement, The Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave this warning on Friday August 16 while addressing staff of the National Directorate Headquarters that would participate in the Orientation Exercise.

He urged all registration officers to be vigilant  and ensure that no unqualified person is registered at the Orientation Camps.

Ibrahim added that Management would not take it lightly with any Camp leadership found wanting in the discharge of assigned responsibilities in camp.

The NYSC boss also appealed to all Camp Officials to imbibe good work ethics, especially in dealing with Corps Members.

While commending some State Secretariats for  impressive performances in camp administration during the last Orientation Exercise, General lbrahim reiterated his commitment to the welfare of Staff and Corps Members as outlined in the priorities of his policy thrust.

“I urge you to remain diligent in the performance of your assigned duties in order to ensure a hitch-free exercise and support other Camp Officials in the implementation of guidelines issue by the Management so as to achieve the desired outcomes”, the DG added.

The NYSC Management is also to look into the bastardisation of the NYSC colours  by Corps members in the name of fashion.