Avoid local politics, NYSC DG tells corps members in Ekiti

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has warned corps members in Ekiti State to avoid engaging in local politics ahead of the 2022 governorship election in the state.

The DG stated this, on Tuesday, at the terminal parade/closing ceremony of the 2021 Batch ‘B’ stream II orientation course held at the NYSC permanent camp in Ise-Orun/ Emure Ekiti.

According to him, engaging in the local politics of their host communities is dangerous, urging the corps members to adhere strictly to the directive in the best interest of their safety.

Represented by the State Coordinator, Mrs Mary Chikezie, the DG urged the corps members to be conscious of the implications of their actions or inactions on the image of their families, the NYSC and their institutions of graduation.

His words, “My dear compatriots, the next phase of the Service Year is of great significance as the entire nation looks up to you for your expected roles in advancing the unity and development of our fatherland.

“I also implore you to shun drug abuse and trafficking, cybercrime, advanced-fee-fraud, and other vices. Do also remember that engagement in the local politics of your host communities is a no-go-area for you.

“I, therefore, enjoin you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience, which you have imbibed during the Orientation Course. I enjoin you to add value to the communities by undertaking personal and group Community Development Service projects that will uplift their living standards.

“I encourage you to build on the skills acquired by availing yourselves of opportunities for post-camp training. On our part, we will continue to strengthen our partnership with relevant stakeholders with a view to optimizing the impact of the programme.

The NYSC DG assured the corps members of adequate security but urged them to be security conscious at all times in their respective communities.

”In particular, I advise you to avoid risky engagements such as staying out late at night, attendance of late-night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and accepting of car rides from strangers. Shun drug abuse and trafficking, cybercrime, advanced-fee-fraud, and other vices.

“Furthermore, I would like to reiterate our warning against unauthorized journeys and night trips. Statistics by relevant agencies have shown that night travel is a major risk factor for road traffic accident while such timing may also render rescue efforts fruitless.”

No fewer than 1,300 corps members were posted to the state for the 2021 batch b, stream 11 exercise.

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