The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed,
has urged youth corps members participating in the general elections to adhere strictly to the guidelines contained in the Electoral Act.
Ahmed gave the advice on Tuesday, in Abuja at the closing of the 2023 Batch A Stream One Orientation Course.
Represented by the NYSC Coordinator in FCT, Alhaji Suleman Abdul, the NYSC boss advised the youth corps members to remain neutral throughout the elections.
He said that as was the case with previous elections, youth corps members would form majority of ad hoc personnel that would be enlisted for the conduct of the exercise.
He added that “it will interest you to know that the performance of your predecessors contributed to the credibility of previous elections and earned NYSC accolades from both local and foreign observers.
“Therefore, I enjoin you to take a cue from them by performing the election duties with high sense of responsibility.
“As you get set to partake in this important national assignment, I would like to assure you that we have secured the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies regarding your welfare and safety before, during and after the elections.”
Ahmed, therefore, urged them to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which they imbibed during the orientation course as they embark on the next phase of their lives.
He enjoined them to perform their duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and by-laws, as well as workplace rules and regulations.
The director-general also warned them against unauthorised journeys, adding that if permitted to travel, they must avoid night trips.
The director-general, also on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, urged the NYSC members to be agents of peace and transformation to take Nigeria to greater heights.
He gave the charge while addressing NYSC members during the passing out parade of 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course at the Dakingari orientation camp in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi.
Represented by the NYSC Coordinator in Kebbi, Mrs Okolo Agatha-Banki, he said “my dear compatriots, as you begin the next phase of the service, I urge you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience, which you imbibed during the orientation course.
“It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing toward the progress and development of our dear country.”
He enjoined the youth corps members to perform their duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act.
Ahmed, also at the closing of the 2023 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) orientation course held at the NYSC
Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, warned youth corps members against untoward behaviour
ahead of the general elections.
Represented by the NYSC Coordinator in Ondo, Mrs Victoria Ani, he said “you are to ensure adherence to the guidelines
contained in the Electoral Act and remain neutral throughout the exercise.”