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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has demobilised 54 graduates of the University of Calabar allegedly mobilised by the university for national service. 

The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, said another nineteen initially registered online for mobilisation have been prevented from service while four Certificates of National Service for other culprits were not produced by the scheme

He said that the culprits would be prosecuted in accordance with the law. 

A statement by its Director, Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa on Saturday reads: “In its continuous efforts to prevent unqualified graduates from getting the NYSC Certificate National Service, a total of Fifty-Four Corps Members that were illegally mobilized by the University of Calabar have been demobilised by the NYSC Management.

“Another nineteen (19) among them that initially registered online for mobilisation have been prevented from service, while four (4) Certificates of National Service for other culprits were not produced by the Scheme.

“This is in addition to the earlier One Hundred and One (101) certificates that were recently voided by the Scheme, making a total of One Hundred and Seventy-Eight (178).”

The Director – General lauded the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi for her forthrightness to have earlier hinted the NYSC on the mobilisation of unqualified graduates from her institution.

Speaking further, Ahmed said the NYSC would leave no stone unturned towards sanitising its mobilisation process.

He said: “The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar came here to report that she observed some names appeared on the institution’s list and they ought not to have been there. 

“She checked the list the school gave us and I told her that their certificates would be invalidated. I give kudos to the Vice-Chancellor.

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“Previously, a bread seller was mobilised on the graduation list from the same institution, there are bad eggs in many places that generate matriculation numbers and courses for their candidates.”

Ahmed stated further that the Scheme would intensify its collaboration with all the Heads of Corps Producing Institutions and relevant stakeholders in the country in order to stop the menace.

He added that any failure in the mobilisation process from any school falls on the integrity of the management of such institution.

“Those who are responsible for imputing the data of graduates should be people of integrity,” General Ahmed said. 

He called on all employers of labour in the country to verify the authenticity of Certificates of National Service being presented for job placement from the NYSC.

The National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) has invalidated the certificates of national service issued to 101 graduates of the University of Calabar for allegedly being fraudulently mobilised for 2021, 2022 and 2023 NYSC Service Years.

Director, Information and Public Relations at the NYSC, Eddy Megwa said this in an advertorial on Monday. 

It said: “This is to inform members of the public that the underlisted Ninety-Nine (99) persons and two (2) others on exemption were fraudulently mobilised by the University of Calabar for National Service during the 2021, 2022 and 2023 NYSC Service Years. 

“Management of National Youth Service Corps hereby restate its strong commitment to ensuring that unqualified locally and foreign-trained Nigerian youths, especially those purported to have graduated from unaccredited universities are not recognised, while only qualified persons are issued with NYSC Certificates of National Service.

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“Arising from the above, the Certificates of National Service of the underlisted persons have been invalidated forthwith by the NYSC Management.

“Members of the public, especially Corps Employers, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Corporate and Religious Organisations, Multi-National Companies, Corps Producing Institutions and other critical stakeholders of NYSC are to take note of this advertorial for prompt action.

“In addition, members of the public are also enjoined to confirm from NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, the authenticity of Certificates of National Service, Exemption and Exclusion Letters being presented for any purpose.”

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to security agencies and governors of Anambra and Imo States to help secure the release of two of its officials who went missing on July 29.

Mr Eddy Megwa, NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo went missing while traveling to Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, on the Onitsha-Owerri Highway.

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Megwa said: “The NYSC Akwa-Ibom State Coordinator, Mr Okun Christopher and his driver, Mr Daniel Asibong were travelling in a white official Hilux vehicle with registration number 27D31FG when they were last heard of.

“The scheme also enjoins all well-meaning individuals from both states to assist the security agencies in the search and rescue efforts of the missing NYSC officials.”

Megwa urged anyone with useful information regarding their whereabouts to contact the law enforcement agents in Anambra and Imo.

“They could also contact any of the 37 NYSC state secretariats, Area Offices and National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja or the nearest police station for immediate action,” he added. (NAN)

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to security agencies and governors of Anambra and Imo states to help secure the release of two of its officials who went missing on July 29.

Mr Eddy Megwa, NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo went missing while traveling to Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, on the Onitsha-Owerri Highway.

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Megwa said: “The NYSC Akwa-Ibom State Coordinator, Mr Okun Christopher and his driver, Mr Daniel Asibong were travelling in a white official Hilux vehicle with registration number 27D31FG when they were last heard of.

“The scheme also enjoins all well-meaning individuals from both states to assist the security agencies in the search and rescue efforts of the missing NYSC officials.”

Megwa urged anyone with useful information regarding their whereabouts to contact the law enforcement agents in Anambra and Imo.

“They could also contact any of the 37 NYSC state secretariats, Area Offices and National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja or the nearest police station for immediate action,” he added. (NAN) 

The Akwa-Ibom state coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Okun Christopher, and his driver, Daniel Effiong Asibong have been abducted by unknown gunmen.

The director of Information and public relations of the NYSC, Eddy Megwa announced this in a statement on Wednesday, August 7.

The statement said the two officials of the NYSC were adopted between Onitsha and Owerri road on Monday, July 29, 2024.

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It urged Nigerians with useful information regarding their whereabouts to contact any of the 37 NYSC State Secretariats, Area Offices, and the National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja or the nearest police station or other security agencies for prompt action.

The statement said: “This is to inform the general public that two officers of the National Youth Service Corps went missing between Onitsha and Owerri Road on Monday, July 29, 2024.

“The Officers, Mr Okun Christopher, NYSC Akwa-Ibom State Coordinator, and his driver, Mr Daniel Effiong Asibong were in transit to Uyo in Akwa-Ibom in a white official Hilux vehicle with registration number 27D31FG when they were last communicated with.

“Meanwhile, all efforts to locate their whereabouts have yielded no result to date.

“Anyone with useful information regarding their whereabouts should contact any of the 37 NYSC State Secretariats, Area Offices, and the National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja or the nearest police station or other security agencies for prompt action.”

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed monthly clearance and weekly community development services for corps members across the country.

The Nation learnt these NYSC activities were postponed ahead of protests scheduled to begin on August 1.

The protest, which is themed “End Bad Governance in Nigeria”, is planned for August 1 to 10.

This was contained in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors (LGIs), and Zonal Inspectors (ZIs) across the 36 states of the federation sighted by The Nation.

The memo read: “In furtherance to our earlier memo reminding corps members of the scheme’s policy prohibiting participation in any form of protest, all corps members are informed that biometric clearance and CDS activities are suspended with immediate effect. The date for the presumption of these activities will be communicated in due course,” read the memo.

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“Due to this postponement of all NYSC activities, all corps members are directed not to wear their uniforms for any reason this week.

“During this period, all corps members are assured that they will be attended to in their mufti.

“I wish to reiterate that the scheme promotes unity and will not tolerate any corps member participating in any form of protest that could lead to the breakdown of law and order.”

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has doled out N427.7 million to the 4,277 members of the Batch B Stream 1 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state.

 He announced the donation during the close of orientation camp yesterday. Each corps member will get N100,000.

 The governor also donated N100 million to the NYSC and support staff, and approved N5 billion for building of the permanent orientation camp in Agbowa, Ikorodu.

 Governor Sanwo-Olu also promised automatic employment into the civil service for 100 best corps members after their service year.

 He admonished the corps members to exemplify the lessons of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork imbibed during the three-week orientation course.

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 He said: “Over the past three weeks, you have been immersed in a transformative experience. You have learned to adapt to new environments, network with fellow compatriots from diverse backgrounds, and embrace the challenges that come with communal living. This experience has not only prepared you for the tasks ahead, but has also instilled a deep sense of unity that transcends ethnic, cultural, and regional boundaries.

 “As you bid farewell to this orientation camp and proceed to your various primary assignments, you must recognise the significance of this program in fostering national unity.

 “As you leave this camp, remember that the road ahead is illuminated with possibilities, and you have been equipped with new skills, new perspectives, and the determination to create a positive impact. The experiences you’ve gained during these three weeks have prepared you to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

 Commissioner for Special Duties Gbenga Oyerinde thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for his gesture, describing it as part of his commitment to fulfillment of his T.H.E.M.E.S + Agenda.

 Oyerinde also enjoined the corps members to be of good behavior in their places of primary assignments and strive to make a difference.

 “Mr. Governor has continued to match his words with action as he keeps showing commitment to his T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda with youth inclusiveness.

 “His support to Lagos State Youth Service orientation camp, gift to the NYSC staff and Corps Members is a true reflection of his talk-and do spirit, and his love for young persons. Corp members are therefore expected to reciprocate this gesture by giving their best to the state and also ensure they stand-out,” he added.

Develop rural communities, Sani urges corps members

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani urged corps members to accept their postings in good faith, saying developmental services are needed more in the rural communities.

Sani, represented by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Prof. Benjamin Gugong, also appealed to employers to accept corps members posted to their organisations, make them comfortable, mentor and guide them on their path to contributing to the state’s development.

Bago tasks corps members on agric revolution

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State admonished corps members to embrace his government’s agricultural revolution agenda.

Bago, represented by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Dr Nuhu Ngaski, said his administration is taking advantage of the agriculture-friendly nature of the state to create avenue for farmers to invest.

 “We are taking advantage of the endowments in agriculture and its value chain to reposition our state for sustainable socio-economic development. I encourage you to develop interest in agriculture to create more wealth, produce more food and become self-reliant,” he said.

Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Ekiti State narrowly escaped death on Friday morning as the wall of the female hostel at their orientation camp collapsed on them.

The corp members who are recuperating in the clinic at the orientation camp were said to have been rescued by their male counterparts who retrieved them from the rubbles.

A source said: ”Yes the wall of one of the female hostels collapsed this morning (Friday). It was the bathroom wall that caved in when they were planning to take their bath.

” But thank God, people rushed down there to retrieve them from the rubbles. They have been stabilized at the clinic and they will get further medical treatment.”

An official of the NYSC who spoke on anonymity confirmed the incident, saying only two corps members were affected and the victims are recuperating in the camp’s clinic.

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He said there have been persistent calls by the leadership of NYSC in Ekiti State for the renovation of the dilapidated hostels but the requests were in vain

The corps members are currently in the camp for the three-week compulsory orientation camp for those posted to the state.

Meanwhile, the management of the National Youth Service Corps has said the situation at the Ekiti State Orientation Camp in Ise-Orun, Emure Ekiti was under control following the collapse of a section of the female hostel.

The NYSC, in a statement by the Director, of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa said: “Management wishes to inform the general public about the collapsed convenience that occurred in the early hours of today, Friday 12th July, 2024, at Ekiti State Orientation Camp in Ise-Orun, Emure Ekiti, that the situation is under control.

The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said the situation at the Ekiti state orientation camp in Ise-Orun, Emure Ekiti was under control following the collapse of a section of the female hostel.

The NYSC, in a statement by the director of information and public relations, Eddy Megwa said those “injured are very stable and receiving medical attention at a tertiary health facility in the state.”

The statement said: “Management wishes to inform the general public about the collapsed convenience that occurred in the early hours of today, Friday 12th July 2024, at Ekiti state orientation camp in Ise-Orun, Emure Ekiti that the situation is under control.

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“The strong collaboration of the entire camp officials that served as first responders to the two injured Corps Members from the incident were effectively coordinated by the State Coordinator.

“Meanwhile, those injured are very stable and receiving medical attention at a tertiary health facility in the State.

“Responding to the incident, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps expressed shock over the issue and used the opportunity to call on the state Government to urgently equip the Camp with sustainable facilities that will not endanger the lives of the Camp community. The Director General also stated that it is the primary function of various State Governments to build and maintain facilities in the Orientation Camps as contained in the NYSC Act.

“Parents and guardians are hereby enjoined to remain calm as Management is committed to ensuring the safety of all Corps Members including Camp Officials in all NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.”