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  • NYSC swears In 1,294 new corps members in Enugu

    NYSC swears In 1,294 new corps members in Enugu

    By Flowerbudnews
    The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 1,294 corps members of the 2024 Batch B Stream two set, deployed to Enugu State for the one-year mandatory national service.

    The state Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Christiana Salmwang, gave the number, on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State.

    Salmwang noted that the corps members comprised 617 males and 677 females.

    The state coordinator urged the corps members to pay special attention to the skill acquisition training, which had been reinvigorated by the management of the scheme.

    She added that the scheme was to create opportunity for the corps members to acquire vocational skills during the service year to enable them contribute to national development.

    She added that it would make them become self reliant, attain financial freedom and become job creators rather than job seekers.

    She appreciated the Enugu State Government for its support and assistance to the NYSC scheme, especially its effort geared towards the renovation of the camp.

    She appealed to Gov. Peter Mbah led administration for the completion of the renovation of the hostels which was started in 2023, the construction of the access road to the camp and within the camp as the road was posing challenges to motorists, especially during rainy season.

    “We are pleading for the provision of operational vehicles to facilitate inspection of corps members who are serving in every part of the state.

    “We are also requesting for the dredging of a second borehole to ease the problem of water supply in the camp as the single borehole is inadequate for camp use,” she appealed.

    Declaring the orientation camp open, governor Mbah represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Ifeanyi Ossai said that the scheme was designed to ensure integration, brotherhood and sisterhood across the length and breath of Nigeria.

    According to Mbah, at each point in time, the scheme is an assignment that is taken seriously by Enugu State Government because it is interested on what happens around the NYSC in Enugu.

    “Enugu State is ready and willing with open arms to make it possible for you to execute this assignment without hitch and hindrance.

    He urged the corps members to give their best in this service year.

    “We want to enjoin you to take seriously all the activities of the programme because it is in those activities that you will be able to deploy yourself and prepare for service and leadership ahead of you,” he said.

    Responding to the challenges in the NYSC camp, the governor said that his administration had deployed resources to begin to address some of those challenges.

    He said that his administration would not shy away from completing the projects it had started.

    Administering the oath of allegiance, the The Enugu State Chief Judge, Justice Raymond Ozoemena, represented by Justice A. O, Onovo urged the corps members to be disciplined at all times.

    “Discipline in the camp during this orientation programme is necessary for the orientation to be successful.

    “Discipline in life is also necessary for any success outside the camp. In all facets of human existence, there is need for you to maintain discipline, which is maintenance of law and order.

    “Without discipline, whatever you are doing will likely flop,” Onove said.

  • How Varsity Mobilised Bread Seller Who Didn’t Attend School For NYSC

    How Varsity Mobilised Bread Seller Who Didn’t Attend School For NYSC

     

     

    TheNational Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has alleged that one of the “graduates” fraudulently mobilised for the scheme by University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, is a bread seller who did not attend the institution.

    The Director General of  NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, made this known on Saturday.

    This is coming on the back of 101 certificates that were recently voided by the scheme, making it 178.

    Ahmed commemded the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi for her forthrightness to have earlier hinted the scheme on the mobilisation of unqualified graduates from her institution.

    He insisted that the scheme would leave no stone unturned in sanitising its mobilisation process.

    “The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar came here to report that she observed some names appeared on the institution’s list and they ought not to have been there.

    “She checked the list the school gave us and I told her that their certificates would be invalidated.

    “Previously, a bread seller was mobilized on the graduation list from the same institution. There are bad eggs in many places that generate matriculation numbers and courses for their candidates,” Ahmed said.

     

  • NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Fraudulently Mobilised For National Service By University Of Calabar

    NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Fraudulently Mobilised For National Service By University Of Calabar

    NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Fraudulently Mobilised For National Service By University Of Calabar

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals who were fraudulently mobilized for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years.

    The Scheme described this action as a major crackdown on certificate fraud and a step towards ensuring the integrity of the national service program.

    According to Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC, the organization took this action to maintain the integrity of the national service program and prevent unqualified individuals from participating.

    The affected individuals were found to have been mobilized fraudulently, and their certificates have been canceled immediately.

    This move is part of the NYSC’s strong commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals are issued certificates of national service.

    The Scheme warned that it will continue to take action against any individuals or institutions found to be involved in fraudulent mobilization.

    The NYSC also advised the public, especially Corps Employers, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Corporate and Religious Organizations, Multi-National Companies, and Corps Producing Institutions, to verify the authenticity of certificates presented to them.

    Members of the public are encouraged to confirm the authenticity of certificates at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja to avoid employing or accepting fake corps members.

    Megwa stated, “The Management of the National Youth Service Corps hereby restates its strong commitment to ensuring that unqualified locally and foreign-trained Nigerian youths, especially those purported to have graduated from unaccredited universities, are not recognized, while only qualified individuals are issued NYSC Certificates of National Service.

    “Arising from the above, the Certificates of National Service of the underlisted individuals have been invalidated immediately by the NYSC Management.

    “Members of the public, especially Corps Employers, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Corporate and Religious Organizations, Multi-National Companies, Corps Producing Institutions, and other critical stakeholders of NYSC are to take note of this advertorial for prompt action.

    “In addition, members of the public are also enjoined to confirm from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, the authenticity of Certificates of National Service, Exemption, and Exclusion Letters being presented for any purpose.”

  • Breaking: NYSC top shot, driver ‘vanish’ on Onitsha-Owerri highway

    Breaking: NYSC top shot, driver ‘vanish’ on Onitsha-Owerri highway

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    Abuja:  A high-ranking official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and his driver have mysteriously disappeared while traveling on the Onitsha-Owerri highway, sparking widespread concern.

    Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations, briefed journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, confirming that Mr. Okun Christopher, the NYSC Akwa-Ibom State Coordinator, and his driver, Mr. Daniel Effiong Asibong, were last seen on Monday, July 29, 2024, while on their way to Uyo in Akwa-Ibom State.

    According to him, their white official Hilux vehicle with registration number 27D31FG has also gone missing.

    Despite efforts by authorities to locate them, their whereabouts remain unknown.

    “The NYSC urges anyone with information to come forward and contact any of the 37 NYSC State Secretariats, Area Offices, the National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, or the nearest police station or security agency,” Megwa pleaded.

    Meanwhile, an investigation into the incident is ongoing. The disappearance of the NYSC officials has raised concerns about safety and security on highways across the country.

  • Service year: NYSC hands fresh requirement to HND holders

    Service year: NYSC hands fresh requirement to HND holders

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    Abuja:  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has informed graduates of Higher National Diploma (HND) to ensure they provide evidence of completing their one-year Industrial Training (IT).

    According to NYSC, the IT clearance will form part of their documentation for NYSC mobilisation.

    It said the new requirement is in addition to presenting their National Diploma (ND) and HND certificates or statements of results.

    The NYSC emphasised that this measure aims to ensure all graduates meet the necessary criteria before commencing their service year.

  • NYSC swears in 1,472 Batch B corps members in Enugu

    NYSC swears in 1,472 Batch B corps members in Enugu

     

    By Flowerbudnews
    The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday swore in 1,472 corps members of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 set, deployed to Enugu State for the one-year mandatory national service.

    The Enugu State Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Christiana Salmwang gave the number during the swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu.

    Salmwang added that the number comprised 667 males and 805 females corps members.

    She urged the corps members to approach the orientation task with the highest degree of fervor, patriotism, selfless service and humility.

    She added that the orientation programme was rare opportunity for self development and actualization as well as contribution to national development on the platform of the NYSC scheme.

    The coordinator said that proactive steps had been taken by the NYSC to prevent any possible spread of cholera.

    “It is pertinent to remind the corps members and the camp community that there is an outbreak of cholera in the country, NYSC as a pragmatic organisation has taken proactive steps to prevent any possible spread of the disease.

    “We have stationed wash hand basins all over the camp for regular hand washing of members of camp communities and visitors.

    “Similarly, we have been engaging camp market operators to observe the highest level of hygiene in their preparation of meals for the corps members,” Salmwang said.

    She thanked Gov. Peter Mbah for reconnecting the camp to the national grid as the corps members now enjoy electricity power supply in their orientation camp.

    Declaring the three weeks orientation programme open,  Gov. Peter Mbah represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Ifeanyi Ossai, said that the purpose of the NYSC scheme was to break the barriers that separate the people.

    Mbah charged the corps members to be disciplined at all time so as to be successful in life.

    According to him, society that does not respect her own rules and has no values to look up to, that people respect and treasure that society must always experience draw backs and these draw backs can affect your life, family and carrier.

    “So, discipline should be one of the core values you must take with you from your orientation and service year,” he said.

    Ossai, who spoke on behalf of the governor promise that Mbah’s administration would fix the road leading to the orientation camp as well as constructing a field in the camp for the corps members.

    Similarly, while administering the oath of allegiance, the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Raymond Ozoemena represented by Justice Anthony Onovo also urged the corps members to be disciplined in order to be successful in life.

    “Discipline is the bedrock of the society and life, without discipline you cannot achieve anything in your behavior, in your relationship with one another and in your finances, you have to maintain discipline in order to continue to live.

    “In the camp without discipline there will be disorderliness, so let discipline be part of you,” he urged.

  • NYSC swears in 1,635 new corps members in Enugu

    NYSC swears in 1,635 new corps members in Enugu

     

    By Flowerbudnews
    The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 1,635 corps members of the 2024 Batch A Stream two set, deployed to Enugu State for the one-year mandatory national service.

    The state Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Christiana Salmwang, disclosed this on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State.

    Salmwang said that the corps members comprised 825 males and 810 females.

    She applauded Enugu State Government for its support and assistance to the NYSC scheme especially the effort geared towards the restoration of electricity to the camp and expanding water supply.

    The state coordinator appealed to the state government to intervene in the provision of operational vehicles to facilitate inspection of corps members, who are serving in every part of the state.

    She said that the Enugu State Rural Electrification Board was yet to connect the camp to the national grid as the second borehole was yet to be successful.

    Salmwang urged corps members to always be punctual to every camp activity and adhere to the NYSC bylaws.

    Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Ifeanyi Ossai said that the state government would give attention to all the demands in the camp.

    Ossai said that the NYSC orientation had offered the corps members the opportunity to be independent.

    He urged the corps members not to discriminate against anyone, advising them to respect the laws of the land.

    “We are committed to doing everything necessary to make your stay a memorable one,” he said.

    The Enugu State Chief Judge, Justice Raymond Ozoemena, represented by A. O Onovo urged the corps members to take great advantage of their stay in the state and use it to prosper themselves.

    “There are a lot of things to learn from each other as you interact, see what you can teach your neighbours and what you can learn from them.

    “Don’t say you don’t like the other person for one reason or the other, every individual is created for a purpose,” he advised.

    The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Lloyd Ekweremadu urged the corps members to take the orientation programme seriously.

    “You must not engage in any act that would tarnish the image of your family and alma mater.

    “The state government is embarking in upgrading the facilities in the camp for your relative comfort,” he said.

  • NYSC urges corps members to integrate knowledge learnt during orientation course

    NYSC urges corps members to integrate knowledge learnt during orientation course

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator, in Enugu State, Mrs Christiana Salmwang has urged corps members to integrate the knowledge they have acquired during their orientation course and put them into practice.

    Salmwang gave the advice during the official closing ceremony of the three weeks Orientation Course for the 1,503 Corps Members registered for the service year at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Awgu near Enugu on Wednesday

    She called on the corps members to sustain the spirit of resilience, patriotism and hard work exhibited during the course of the orientation.

    She emphasised the importance of identifying areas of need within host communities and encouraged the corps members to contribute by filling those needs, as it brings goodwill and honor.

    The coordinator urged the corps members to continue with their Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) classes and to strictly adhere to all instructions from the NYSC scheme.

    Emphasising the Director-General’s keen interest in proper dressing and welfare of corps members, she stressed also on the importance of dressing properly, especially when visiting Local Government Areas (LGAs),

    Ensuring the safety of corps members, the state coordinator said she had set up machinery to monitor all the vehicles conveying the corps members to their various destinations.

    According to her, the plate number, names of all corps members in each vehicle, drivers’ phone numbers and destinations were written on the manifest prepared by her.

    “The phone numbers of the state coordinator and the camp commandant were given to the corps members to call, when the need arises.

    “To ensure that those travelling far have security, a detachment of military personnel will be escorting the vehicles of those travelling to the borders of Enugu and the contiguous states,” she said.

    The closing ceremony witnessed a colourful parade by the corps members as the course ended on a positive note. (Flowerbudnews)

  • Corps members’ welfare topmost agenda of my administration, says D-G NYSC

    Corps members’ welfare topmost agenda of my administration, says D-G NYSC

    By Flowerbudnews
    The Director-General (DG), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has made it known that the welfare and security of corps members in the nation is the topmost agenda of his administration.

     

    The Director-General said this during his visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Awgu in Enugu State on Monday, while assessing the structure of the camp and check on the welfare of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 corps members.

     

    He said that to ensure the safety of corps members, the NYSC scheme is collaborating with various security agencies in the nation.

     

    He reminded the corps members of the need to take an active role in ensuring their safety by avoiding unnecessary traveling from their State of posting.

    Furthermore, he implored corps members to accept posting in good fate, obey the norms, culture and values of their host communities, make tangible contributions wherever they find themselves and adhere strictly to the dress regulations of the scheme at all times.

     

    Speaking on the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, the DG noted that the programme is put in place to make corps members independent and self-reliant.

     

    He encouraged corps members to pick a skill and pursue it vigorously to enable them to benefit from up to #3 million zero-interest loans and other numerous funding options made available.

     

    Speaking earlier, the Coordinator of NYSC Enugu State, Mrs Christaina Salmwang, while delivering her camp report, informed to the DG that the corps members have so far exhibited a high level of discipline, synergy, teamwork and leadership traits, which have allowed for the smooth running of the orientation exercise.

     

    She briefed the D-G on the course activities and also highlighted the support received from the Enugu State Government so far.

    The D-G inspected camp facilities, donated 3 cows and 15 OX fans, and offered prayers of success for the corps members before departing the camp.

    In the D-G entourage were the Director of Special Duties, Lady Bona Fasakin, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Chief Eddy Megwa, the Acting Director South East Area Office, Olawale Chris Jimba and other dignitaries. (Flowerbudnews)