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The Federal Government and the Ekiti State government have concluded plans to upgrade the permanent orientation camp of the National Youths Service Corps located at Emure Ekiti,  Emure Local Government Area of the State to a world-class standard.

The Chairman, Senate  Committee on Youths and Community Development, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, gave the hint at the weekend in Emure-Ekiti, when members of the committee visited the camp for a facility tour.

Adaramodu, representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, bemoaned the dearth of requisite facilities that could offer comfort to the youth corps members at the camp, saying the effort would correct such anomaly.

The Senator was accompanied to the camp by other Committee members like Senators Wasiu Eshinlokun, representing Lagos Central; Chukwuemeka Eze, who represents Ebonyi Central; and the Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Gold Adesola Adedayo.

Intervention facilities announced by the lawmaker are modern hostels, office accommodations, corps members, ultra-modern toilet facilities, and lecture halls, among others.  

Adaramodu explained that the visit became apparently imperative for members to promote the camp to a befitting standard among other camps in the country and correct the existing facility deficit noticeable therein.

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“The State Government and officials of the Ekiti NYSC led by the Commissioner for Youth Development paid a visit to my office in Abuja laid their complaints about  bad condition of the NYSC camp to members of the committee.

“We won’t allow you to suffer. The service year is meant for you to give your best to the country and we are ready to partner the government at all levels to remove whatever barrier that you are facing.

“Let me advise you to use the period of this service year to plan for your future and perfect yourselves for positions of leadership in the near future”.

Adarmodu announced to the corps members that whoever wants to proceed in his academic pursuit immediately after the service year should not hesitate to contact his office for possible sponsors and for other allied assistance.

Speaking earlier, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Adedayo, said the visit of the Senate Committee to the orientation camp was a collaborative efforts that would revamp the camp and make it befitting for the youth corps members.

Adedayo disclosed that the Ekiti State Government had in the last few months donated 45-room toilet facilities in addition to the ongoing lecture theatre and mattresses to the camp.

He advised the corps members to perceive themselves as potential future leaders, urging them not to engage in any activity or indiscipline that could jeopardise their future ambition. 

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Yusha’u Ahmed, has assured corps members that the N33,000 monthly stipends will be increased once the federal government implements the new minimum wage.

Ahmed gave this assurance while addressing Corps Members at the Kebbi State Orientation Camp, Dakingari, and Sokoto State Orientation Camp in Wamakko.

He said their selfless and immense contributions to the socio-economic development of the country cannot be underestimated.

Ahmed also urged the Corps Members to use the opportunity of the service year to develop themselves and plan for greater heights in future.

Speaking further, he advised the Corps Members to embrace the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to acquire vocational skills that would make them self-reliant.

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“At least learn a skill while in camp and after the Orientation Course, you continue with the post-camp training.

“Try to acquire a skill that would enable you to create jobs and employ others instead of searching for jobs. We have many Ex-Corps Members across the country who are doing well in their different vocations today,” the DG said.

He added that NYSC Management has partnered with many organizations like the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, Unity Bank Access Bank, and NNPC Foundation among others that have been assisting in giving loans and grants to Corps Members.

Ahmed assured them that the Scheme would not post any Corps Member to a place where their safety is not guaranteed, while he advised them to be security conscious at all times.

While presenting her Camp situation report to the Director General, Kebbi State Coordinator, Mrs Aghata Banki Okolo said a total of 1,195 Corps Members have been registered, comprising 1,077 for Kebbi and 118 that were dislodged from Zamfara State.

“They are responding positively to all camp activities and instructions. We also have a total number of 240 camp officials that have been applying emotional intelligence in the discharge of their duties,” she added.

Also, the NYSC Sokoto State Coordinator, Alhaji Yakubu Yaro Usman informed General Ahmed that the Corps Members have exhibited a high sense of discipline and acclimatized to the camp environment with adherence to camp regulations.

He added that the Corps population comprised 1,488 members made up of 682 males and 606 females for Sokoto State, as well as 134 males and 66 females that were dislodged from Zamfara State.

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Yusha’u Ahmed, has warned corps members against undertaking night travels during their service year.

The DG also said any corps member who embarked on journeys not authorised by the NYSC would be sanctioned in line with the NYSC Bye-laws.

He gave the warning on Friday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members and Camp Officials at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja.

In a statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at the NYSC, Caroline Embu, the Director – General added that if there was a need for a compulsory journey, such corps members should terminate the journey by 6:00 pm and continue the following day.

The NYSC chief said: “While traveling and once it is 6 pm, anywhere you find yourselves, look for a safe place like a military barrack, police station, or any Corps Lodge and pass the night to continue your journey the following day.

I advise you to remain disciplined throughout the service year. Be security conscious in your environments and ensure you adhere strictly to NYSC Bye-laws.”

General Ahmed admonished the corps members to adhere to all camp rules, make good friends, respect other people’s opinion, and participate actively in all camp activities.

While declaring the orientation course open, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmood reiterated the continuous support of the FCT administration to the NYSC.

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The minister, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary, Youth Development Secretariat, Abdullahi Ango, admonished the corps members to serve the nation as good ambassadors of their families.

She advised them to embrace the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme (SAED), which was designed to empower them towards self-employment.

The NYSC FCT Coordinator, Mrs Winifred Shopeka said 2,557 corps members comprising 1,098 males and 1,459 females were registered for the orientation exercise.

She disclosed that the corps members have adjusted to the regimented camp life and are ready to contribute their selfless quota to the development of the FCT.

The Coordinator lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for providing a conducive environment for the successful hosting of the orientation course.

She advised the corps members to comport themselves in a disciplined and orderly manner as any form of negative behaviour such as drug abuse, and other anti-social vices would not be tolerated on camp and throughout the service year.

The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Justice Huseini Baba Yusuf, represented by Justice Mustapha Adamu administered the Oath of Allegiance to the corps members.

The director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Yusha’u Ahmed, has warned corps members against undertaking night travels during their service year. 

The DG also said any corps member who embarked on journeys not authorised by the NYSC would be sanctioned in line with the NYSC bye-laws.

He gave the warning on Friday, August 30, while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members and Camp Officials at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja.

In a statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at the NYSC, Caroline Embu, the director-general added that if there was a need for a compulsory journey, such corps members should terminate the journey by 6:00 pm and continue the following day.

The NYSC chief said: “While travelling and once it is 6 pm, anywhere you find yourselves, look for a safe place like a military barrack, police station or any Corps Lodge and pass the night to continue your journey the following day.

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“I advise you to remain disciplined throughout the service year. Be security conscious in your environments and ensure you adhere strictly to NYSC Byelaws.”

General Ahmed admonished the corps members to adhere to all camp rules, make good friends, respect other people’s opinions and participate actively in all camp activities.

While declaring the orientation course opened, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmood reiterated the continuous support of the FCT administration to the NYSC. 

The minister, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary, Youth Development Secretariat, Abdullahi Ango, admonished the corps members to serve the nation as good ambassadors of their families.

She advised them to embrace the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (SAED), which was designed to empower them towards self-employment.

The NYSC FCT Coordinator, Mrs Winifred Shopeka said 2,557 corps members comprising 1,098 males and 1,459 females were registered for the orientation exercise. 

She disclosed that the corps members have adjusted to the regimented camp life and are ready to contribute their selfless quota to the development of the FCT. 

The Coordinator lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for providing a conducive environment for the successful hosting of the orientation course.

She advised the corps members to comport themselves in a disciplined and orderly manner as any form of negative behaviour such as drug abuse, and other anti-social vices would not be tolerated on camp and throughout the service year.

The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Justice Huseini Baba Yusuf, represented by Justice Mustapha Adamu administered the Oath of Allegiance to the corps members.

The Federal Government plans to introduce a training scheme equivalent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), the Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Olawande Wisdom has hinted.

The minister dropped the hint at the opening of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan yesterday.

Wisdom said his mnistry would partner with the Ministry of Education to introduce new training reforms, one of which is the equivalent of NYSC training for NCE holders and others.

He said social vices had been for long but the training of youths by organisations such as the Boys’ Brigade, Girl Guides and others had kept many away from them.

He said: “The major priority of the ministry is the citizenship and training, and we are bringing them back.

“We have NYSC for those who finished from universities, but what of those who finished from NCE and others?

“So, we want to set up a training programme such that you don’t need to go to other states to have it – you can have it in your state and the camp.

“A lot of reforms are going on and we are trying as much as possible to bring a renewed hope to people; to the girls and boys.”

He commended the founder of BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, for contributing immensely to the development of the girl-child and raising the bar of excellence.

The minister, however, called for support for BEMORE and other organisations in the course of the Nigerian women and girls.

Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of the former governor of Ondo State, corrected the erroneous belief that the initiative belonged to and was bankrolled by the Ondo State Government.

She said the initiative’s interest is the building of future female leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Mrs. Anyanwu-Aeredolu stated that the initiative had been promoting the advancement of the girl-child born out of her life’s experience while growing up.

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“We cannot achieve development if we leave behind 50 per cent of our population, made up of women and girls,” she said.

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Odu’a Investments, Mr. Abdulrahman Yinusa, urged participants to take full advantage of the knowledge imparted at the training.

He commended the organisers and mentors for investing in the future of girls through technological initiatives that would drive the future towards sustainability.

The event featured a training session by the Red Cross Society on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

 It was followed by the launch of a book titled: “The history of BEMORE – A historical voyage,” by Esther Michael.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters for prospective corps members.

This was announced in a series of posts on the NYSC’s official X handle.

The post stated that orientation camp for the stream will start on August 28, 2024, the swearing-in ceremony will be on August 30, 2024 while the closing ceremony will be on September 17, 2024.

The posts read: “Some prospective corp members posted to Lagos will have orientation in Ogun and Osun.

“While some of those posted to Zamfara will be in Kebbi and Sokoto etc.

“PCMs are advised not to travel at night to the Orientation Camp.

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“Prospective corps members are advised to print and sign the addendum, which will be submitted during registration at the orientation camp.”

Here are tips for corps members going for the orientation camp 

1. Do not travel to the Orientation Camps at night. Break your journey when necessary.

2. Report on your scheduled reporting date.

3. Apply for spelling errors and name rearrangements on your dashboard.

4. After documentation in the Camp, you cannot change your Date of Birth, Date of Graduation, Course of Study and Passport Photograph.

5. Do not report to the Camp if there are any discrepancies in your course of study or with the Date of Graduation on your Statement of Result and your Call-up Letter. Contact your Institution to sort it out.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says it has deployed 1,850 corps members to Gombe State for the 2024 Batch “B” Stream II Orientation exercise.

Jennifer Laha, Public Relations Officer, NYSC, said this in a statement on Monday in Gombe.

Laha said the corps members were expected to report at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Amada in Akko Local Government Area of the state.

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“The 2024 Batch “B” Stream II Orientation Course commences from August 28 to September 17, 2024 nationwide.

“In Gombe  State, a total number of 1,850 prospective corps members are deployed to the state,” he said.

She advised the prospective corps members to ensure early arrival at the camp while assuring that all arrangements had been put in place to ensure a hitch-free exercise.

Laya appealed to the good people of Gombe State to accord the prospective corps members the usual hospitality that the state was known for.

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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Yusha’u Ahmed, has announced the rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was abducted on August 17, 2023.

Bassey was the last of eight corps members rescued following their kidnap on August 17, 2023 by suspected terrorists on their way to camp in Zamfara State on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Addressing reporters yesterday, the director-general said all the corps members who were rescued from Zamfara State would be issued discharge certificates.

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He noted that after all the rescued corps members had gone through at the hands of their captors, they could not be mobilised for service but would be given their discharge certificates.

The prospective corps members were travelling in an Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto State for the one-year mandatory national service when their vehicle was intercepted by the hoodlums.

Although there were reportedly 11 corps members and the driver in the bus, three of the corps members escaped during the attack.

The eight corps members were abducted alongside the driver.

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Yusha’u Ahmed has announced the rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was abducted on August 17, 2023.

Bassey was the last of eight corps members rescued following their kidnap on August 17, 2023 by suspected terrorists on their way to camp in Zamfara State on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Addressing reporters on Friday, the Director-General said all the corps members rescued from Zamfara State would be issued discharge certificates.

He noted that after all the rescued corps members had gone through in the hands of their captors, they could not be mobilised for service but be given their discharge certificates.

The prospective corps members were travelling in an Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto State for the one-year mandatory national service, when their vehicle was intercepted by the hoodlums.

Although there were reportedly 11 corps members and the driver in the bus, three of the corps members escaped during the attack.

The eight corps members were abducted with the driver.

Speaking at the briefing, the NYSC boss said through the combined effort of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army and the NYSC, the mission started yielding results with the rescue of the first set of four prospective Corps members.

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“On August 22, we rescued the last corps member in a set of eight, Solomon Daniel Bassey,” he said.

The DG added: “On the 30th of August, 2023, we rescued the first prospective corps member, Emmanuel Emmanuel Esudue.
Victoria Bassey Udoka was rescued on the 20th of October, 2023. Abigail Peter Sandy was rescued on the 7th of December, 2023. Sabbath Anyaewe Ikan was equally rescued on the 7th of December, 2023.

“Obong Victor Udofia was rescued on the 3rd of February, 2024. Daniel Bassey was rescued on the 8th of February, 2024. Glory Etukudu Thomas was rescued on the 9th of June, 2024.

“Yesterday (August 22), we rescued the last person who is Solomon Daniel Bassey.”

He noted that no ransom payment was paid to rescue the corps members.

The DG said the corps member was rescued through the combined effort of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigerian Army.

“No state government brought any amount for their rescue as claimed in the media. I must state that I have not received one naira from any state government so far in the name of the rescue of these corps members. No group of people or organisation aided in the rescue of the prospective corps members apart from the security agencies, particularly the army and the DSS,” he said.

According to Ahmed, the corps members were transferred from one camp to the other during the period, saying this was why they were not rescued from one place.

He said so far, no arrest has been made but the gang leader who organised the kidnap has been killed.

The NYSC Director-General emphasised the importance of safety for corps members and urged them to avoid travelling at night.

He reaffirmed that the welfare and security of all NYSC members remained the scheme’s top priority.

He added: “You will remember when these Corps members were travelling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom to Sokoto. They were kidnapped on August 17, 2024, on Funtua Bisau Road in Zamfara State.”

He explained that the NYSC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and traditional rulers, worked tirelessly to secure the release of the Corps members.

The Director-General also mentioned a meeting with the governor of Zamfara State, which played a crucial role in the operation.

“Through the combined effort of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army and the NYSC, the mission started yielding results with the rescue of the first set of four prospective Corps members,” he added.

One of the rescued corps members, Emmanuel Esudue Emmanuel said their experience at the hands of their abductors was traumatic.

Emmanuel appreciated the Scheme and the security agencies for their efforts in rescuing them.

• Culprits to face prosecution

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

The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed said another 19 among them that 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.

In a statement by its Director, Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa yesterday.

The statement said: “In its continuous efforts to prevent unqualified graduates from getting the NYSC Certificate National Service, a total of 54  Corps Members that were illegally mobilised by the University of Calabar have been demobilised by the NYSC management.

“Another 19 among them that 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.

“This is in addition to the earlier 101 certificates that were recently voided by the Scheme, making a total of 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.

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Speaking further, General 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.

“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.”

The NYSC boss further assured 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