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.
He also said any corps member who embarked on journeys not authorised by the Corps would be sanctioned in line with the NYSC bye-laws.
The NYSC DG 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.
Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at the NYSC, Caroline Embu, in a statement said 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.
“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.
“I advise you to remain disciplined throughout the service year. Be security conscious in your environments and ensure you adhere strictly to NYSC Byelaws,” he stated.
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 open, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmood reassured of 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.
On her part, 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.