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  • Al-Makura assures corps members of safety in Nasarawa

    Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has assured the NYSC members posted to the state of their safety, while serving in the state.

    The governor gave the assurance during the swearing in ceremony of 2018 Batch A, Stream One, corps members posted to the state at the Dan Yamusa Orientation camp in Keffi Local Government Area of the state.

    Recent clashes between farmers and herdsmen had led to some deaths in some parts of the state.

    Al-Makura, represented by Engr. Mohammed Wada, Commissioner of Works, Transport and Housing, said despite the recent clashes, adequate efforts had been put in place to protect lives and property, including those of corps members deployed to the state.

    He urged the corps members not to panic, but carry out their national duty with vigour and patriotism, while enjoying the hospitality of their host communities.

    “Let me use the liberty of this occasion to reiterate and assure you that Nasarawa State is safe, peaceful and hospitable.

    “It is pertinent to admit that the state, in the recent past, had to contend with the spillover of clashes between herdsmen and farmers resulting from anti-grazing law enacted by a neighbouring state.

    “Despite that, government and security agencies in the state have designed strategies to ensure lives and properties are well protected. So I assure you that your safety in the state is guaranteed,” he said.

    The governor also urged the corps members to participate fully in all camp activities so as to be acquainted with the culture, values, occupation and traditions of the people of the state.

    “The three weeks exercise will also provide the requisite platform for your physical, mental, emotional and psychological condition for the challenges of the service year ahead,” he added.

    Also speaking, Hajia Zainab Isah, Coordinator of the scheme in the state, said 2175 corps members were duly registered for the 2018 Batch A exercise, comprising of 1075 females and 1100 males.

    She revealed that some of the activities lined up for the three-week orientation exercise includes paramiltary drills; citizenship and leadership training; physical training; lectures; skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development training; among others.

    “I am glad to inform your excellency that since the commencement of the orientation course, we have not recorded any problem in the area of health or any act of indiscipline,” she said.

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  • NYSC: 20 members get service extension

    NYSC: 20 members get service extension

    The National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ), in Nasarawa State, says 20 corps members are to have an extension of service due to alleged misconduct during the service year.

    The state Coordinator, 2017 Batch B Stream 11, Mrs Zainab Isah, disclosed this on Thursday at the passing out parade in Lafia Local Government Area.

    She said the affected corps members committed various offences bordering on misconduct during the service year.

    Isah said the punishment meted out was based on the gravity of their offences according to the by-law of the scheme.

    “We have 20 corps members that have disciplinary cases.

    “Some of them missed one allowance or the other because they were not around.

    “Some traveled without permission or they traveled with permission but extended their stay without informing the officers,’’ she said.

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    She also explained that the allowances they missed would be given to them during their extension of service.

    According to her, some got two weeks extension, some three weeks, while others got longer due to the gravity of their offences.

    It depends on the misconduct and what the NYSC by-law stipulates as punishment,” she said.

    Isah explained that the decision to extend the service year of erring corps members was the recommendation of the State NYSC Disciplinary Committee which will serve as a deterrent to others.

    According to her, 1,957 corps members successfully completed their service year and have been issued certificates.

    She commended the corps members for their patriotism and perseverance during the year.

    She, however, advised them to be self-reliant and employers of labour rather than wait for white collar jobs.

    “You should go ahead with what we taught you in camp, just continue with those training and I am sure those training will see you (through) in no distant time,” she said.

    She thanked the state government for its support to the scheme and urged for its sustenance especially in the area of engagement of corps members with significant positive impact in the area of their primary assignments.

    According to her, five corps members distinguished themselves based on the contributions they made in their places of assignments.

    “They did exceptionally well but we are yet to submit the list to the state government because the NYSC governing board is yet to hold a meeting on it,”she said.

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  • NYSC sanctions 15 corps members in Nasarawa

    NYSC sanctions 15 corps members in Nasarawa

    The National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) in Nasarawa State says 15 corps members in the Batch B Stream 1 had been sanctioned for various misconducts.

    The state NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Zainab Isah, confirmed the action in an interview in Lafia on Friday.

    Isah said that the affected corps members had their service year extended by various periods.

    According to her, 2,224 Batch B Corp members successfully completed their service year.

    She added that the successful NYSC corps members were issued certificates of national service at a low key passing out ceremony held in Lafia, on Thursday.

    Isah explained that the decision to extend the service year of the erring corps members was the recommendation of the state NYSC Disciplinary Committee.
    She said the sanction was to serve as a deterrent to others.

    “We have four corps members who absconded from service. Then 11 of them have various disciplinary cases.

    “I am really disappointed that even with the noble effort of government through this scheme, some people are not taking advantage of what NYSC is offering,” she said.

    The coordinator, however, disclosed that three corps members would be given awards for outstanding performances in their host communities.

    Isah advised the just passed out corps members to be self-reliant rather than wait to seek for white collar jobs.

    “They should go ahead with what we taught them in camp. They should just continue with those trainings and I am sure those trainings will see them through and in no distance time, they too will be employers of labour,” she said.

    She thanked the state government for its support to the scheme and urged for its sustenance especially in the area of engagement of corps members who might have made significant positive impact in the area of their primary assignments.

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  • Over 500 residents benefit from NYSC free medical services

    Over 500 residents benefit from NYSC free medical services

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has provided free medical services to over 500 residents of Akun Development Area of Nasarawa State, the state Coordinator, Mrs. Zainab Isah, has said.

    Isah said this on Tuesday in an interview in Akun.

    The state coordinator said that the Scheme Health Initiative Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme was designed to assist poor Nigerians, especially those at the rural areas unable to cater for their medical treatment.

    She said that the programme would also strengthen national unity and integrity in improve the health conditions of the people of the state, especially rural dwellers.

    “As you can see, the drugs will be given to the community free of charge, medical services free of charge and everything we are do to in the community is free of charge.

    “The programme will benefit rural dwellers because it takes healthcare delivery to their door steps.”

    Isah added that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation, hence the need for the programme.

    The state coordinator commended the Federal Government for funding the programme and called for its sustenance.

    Also speaking, the Head of the Medical Team in the state, Dr. Bello Mohammed, explained that the free medical outreach was part of the Community Development Service to their host state.

    Responding, Sunday Anzaku, one of the beneficiaries, commended the NYSC for the gesture and called for its sustenance.

    He said that the gesture would go a long way toward improving their health and standard of living of the rural dwellers.

     The free medical services involved testing, counselling, consultancy services and drug administration, among others.

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