By ZAKAA LAZARUS, Abuja
The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushu’a Ahmed has applauded the Kwara State Government over its sanctions on a school teacher, Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, who recently assaulted a female Corps Member, serving at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, the State Capital.
Brigadier General Ahmed commended the investigative panel set up by the State Government for its objectivity and fairness in line with the Public Service Rules.
He said the Scheme would not condone any form of maltreatment meted out on its Corps Members. He pointed out that as people who are on National Assignment, and contributing to nation-building and unity of Nigeria, Corps Members deserve to be valued, appreciated, and accorded decent treatment by their employers and members of their host communities.
General Ahmed stated further that the security and welfare of Corps Members remains the topmost priority of his administration.
He, however urged all Corps Members to abide by their Oath of Allegiance and continue to discharge their statutory responsibilities towards national unity and socio-economic development of the country as good ambassadors of the Scheme.
The Corps Member in question had been verbally and physically assaulted by Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat for failing to ‘greet her properly’.
The law-abiding but aggrieved Corps Member then reported the incident, and NYSC forwarded the same complaint to the State Government through the appropriate channels leading to the setting up of an investigative panel, the findings which the NYSC found fair and commendable.
In another development,
Corps Members have been warned not to endanger themselves by embarking on dangerous adventures like night journeys and other improper lifestyles that can expose them to danger.
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushu’a Ahmed stated this while addressing Corps Members at NYSC Edo and Delta State Orientation Camps.
He said Management places high priority on the welfare and security of all Corps Members, therefore no Corps Member should expose himself to danger.
The Director General also advised the Corps Members to integrate themselves into their respective host communities on leaving the Orientation Camp and settle down to contribute their quota to national development. He further urged them to endeavor to embark on community development projects that would benefit their host communities.
“Respect the culture and tradition of wherever you are posted to. Try and settle down in your places of primary assignment immediately you leave camp and serve diligently.
Beware of bad friends and avoid every behavior that can jeopardize your future. Your parents have laboured for you and this is the time you have to reap the fruits of your labour”, he said.
In her camp situation report to the Director General, the NYSC Edo State Coordinator, Mrs Frances Ben-Ushie said the 1,287 Corps Members comprising 551 males and 736 females have been incorporated into the various camp committees, and are making very meaningful contributions towards the success of the Orientation Course.
Similarly, her Delta State counterpart, Mr John Kwaghe said the camp activities have enjoyed the full participation of all Corps Members and Camp Officials.
“All the registered 1,577 Corps Members comprising 738 males and 839 females have been highly committed and disciplined”, he added.
