NYSC sanction 17 corp members in Bayelsa

The authorities of the National Youth Service Corps have sanctioned 17corps members in Bayelsa State for absconding and absenteeism during
their service year.

The state Coordinator, NYSC, Bayelsa State, Mrs. Loto Bolade, who spoke during the passing out ceremony of the 2016 Batch B, Stream 1,
of the scheme, said 10 corps members would repeat their service year. She also said the remaining seven corps members would have their
service extended by months as punishment for their misconduct.

The state Coordinator noted that a total of 1,418 corps members in Stream 1 would be successfully discharged from the service.
“Ten corps members are going to repeat the service year, while seven others will have their service year extended for various disciplinary
issues,” Bolade said.

She expressed the need for corps members to be committed and dedicated to duty, urging others to continue to be good ambassadors of the NYSC scheme even as they have completed their service.

During the ceremony, the Bayelsa State Government gave N250,000 each to three members of the corps for their exemplary service during their service year in the state.

Governor Seriake Dickson, who gave the cash money to the corps members commended them for their contributions to the development of the state and the nation at large.

He tasked all the 2016 corps members on self-reliance, urging them to make good use of what they were taught during their service year.

The corps members, who distinguished themselves during the service year, received the state Honours Award.
Four other corps members got Chairman’s Honours Award, while five received the Coordinator’s commendation letter.