The Acting Director-General, National Youths Service Corps, Mrs Christy Uba, has warned corps members in Ekiti State against participating in politics.
She described NYSC as a non-political Scheme and in view of this, Corps members are expected to be apolitical but they should sustain the spirit of patriotism, self-reliance, hard work, resilience and other enviable virtues during their service year.
The Acting DG stated this in a message to the closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation Course held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise-Orun/Emure Ekiti State.
The Acting DG, who was represented by the NYSC Ekiti State Coordinator, Mrs Mary Nnenna Chikezie stressed that the integration of Corps members into their host communities is one of the objectives of the Scheme.
Therefore, Corps members are to integrate into their host communities while appreciating and respecting their culture.
She reiterated the need for corps members to progress in post-camp Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, SAED training as the scheme is in partnership with financial institutions to provide start-up loans to corps members.
According to her, ” I would like to remind you of the Oath of allegiance you took in which you pledged to accept posting in good faith. I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations.” Acting DG said.
“In keeping with the objectives of the Scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities while also appreciating and respecting their cultures. You must desist from meddling in their local politics. Furthermore, I enjoin you to undertake personal and group Community Development Service projects that will help uplift the living standard of the people of your host communities,” she added.
Mrs Christy Uba equally reminded the corps members to be good ambassadors of both the scheme and their families, cautioning them against misuse of social media for ethnic jingoism, calumny, rumours but utilise it for self- improvement as well as promotion of unity, peace and prosperity of our dear nation.
The NYSC Acting DG futher appealed to organisations and government authorities to give preference to the corps members in order to enable them develop their potentials and attain greater heights.
The event had in attendance dignitaries such as the State coordinator, Camp Director, Camp Commandant, Heads of Collaborating Agencies and other Camp Officials.
