The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called upon the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Corps Members to take the lead in initiating projects aimed at enhancing the living standards of their host communities.
Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, the Director General of NYSC, emphasized this during his visit to the NYSC Sokoto and Kebbi State Orientation Camps in Northern Nigeria.
Highlighting the significance of Community Development Service (CDS), the Director-General underscored its status as one of the four mandatory cardinal programmes of the Scheme, essential for every Corps Member before becoming eligible for the Certificate of National Service.
However, he urged the Corps Members to meticulously assess the specific needs of their host communities and obtain approval from the NYSC before embarking on any developmental project.
“Source for funds to execute projects within your host communities. Note that it is an offence to sponsor projects with your monthly allowances.
“Please don’t accept free rides from strangers. Go to approved motor parks and board vehicles whenever you are traveling.
“Follow the security lectures you were exposed to in camp anywhere you are posted to and ensure you don’t expose yourselves to danger,” he advised.
The NYSC Sokoto State Coordinator, Yakubu Usman, commended the Corps Members in Wamakko camp for their law-abiding and diligent attitude.
Likewise, the NYSC Kebbi State Coordinator, Mrs. Okolo Banki, disclosed that a total of 154 camp officials, including NYSC Staff and personnel from other collaborating agencies, are collaborating effectively.
She stated that the camp had registered a total of 1,088 Corps Members while emphasizing the paramount importance of the security and overall well-being of all Corps Members. Mrs. Okolo reiterated that the camp officials are fully prepared to provide comprehensive guidance to the Corps Members, ensuring their readiness for their roles in nation building.
