The Director‑General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier‑General Yusha’u Ahmed, made his first visit to the Kaduna Orientation Camp on Saturday, marking his inaugural appearance since assuming office on 30 January. Addressing the 2023 Batch “A” Stream “I” corps members undergoing orientation at the temporary camp in Government College, Kurmin Mashi, Kaduna, he warned against undertaking unauthorised journeys, noting that such actions could jeopardise their security and would attract sanctions under the scheme’s Acts.
Ahmed emphasized that his administration would continue to improve welfare and security for corps members, and that any infraction would be dealt with in accordance with the NYSC Bye‑Laws. He urged the corps members to conduct themselves within the law, saying, “It is a thing of pride to serve your fatherland, but don’t risk your lives via unauthorised journeys. Be disciplined and prayerful, confident in yourselves, and work diligently; nothing bad will happen to you.” He added that they should avoid crime, obey camp rules, respect their leaders, and refrain from political arguments, instead serving as unbiased electoral officers in line with electoral laws during the forthcoming 2023 general election.
The DG also cautioned against posting camp activities on social media, urging members to direct any complaints to the scheme’s management. He encouraged them to leave positive legacies in their primary assignments and host communities. In his camp situation report, State Coordinator Mr. Agbor Obim noted that 1,077 corps members—407 males and 679 females—were registered and fully participating in camp activities, despite challenges such as high costs of goods and services, rising fuel prices, and inadequate accommodation.
During the visit, Ahmed presented a cow, 200 plastic chairs, and 10 standing fans to the orientation camp. Highlights of the event included a tour of the camp clinic and hostels, a cultural dance display by corps members, and a visit to three corps members recovering at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, after a motor accident while transiting from Yobe to Anambra. He prayed for their swift recovery and praised the hospital’s management for their care.
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