Two corps members have been injured and hospitalised after the collapse of a female bathroom at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ise/Orun-Emure, Ekiti earlier today.
Confirming the incident , the Director of Information and Public Relations of the corps, Eddy Megwa said the injured corps members are currently receiving treatment in a tertiary hospital in the State.
“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 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, Alhaji Riko Shuaibu
Reacting to the incident, the Director General of National Youth Service corps, Brigadier General Yisa’u Ahmed expressed shock over the disaster.
He 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.
According to the Director General, it is the primary function of various state governments to build and maintain facilities in the orientation camp as contained in the NYSC act.
He enjoined parents and guardians to remain calm as Management is committed to ensuring the safety of all Corps Members including Officials in NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.
