NYSC cautions corps members against cult activities, wrong use of social media

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) on Tuesday cautioned corps members against indulging in cult activities, drug abuse and other social vices.
The NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave the caution while addressing the 2021 batch “C’’ stream 1 corps members at the formal opening and swearing in ceremony of the NYSC orientation programme at Mangu in Plateau.
He was represented by the NYSC State Coordinator in Plateau, Ms Caroline Embu.
He also urged the corps members to use the social media for the promotion of unity and other positive purposes rather than rumour peddling and promotion of hatred.
The director-general said the orientation course which was the launch pad for the service year would prepare the corps members physically and mentally for their expected contributions to the progress and development of the nation.
He said that the camp activities would include lessons on the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC: leadership coaching, paramilitary drills, physical training as well as sensitisation on topical national issues.
He challenged the corps members to participate in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme (SAED) on camp and become proficient in a particular skill during their service year.
Gen.Ibrahim said such proficiency would equip them for self-development and service which would in turn improve their socio-economic status after their service year.
He also urged the corps members to be security conscious at all times and avoid putting themselves in the harm’s way.
He encouraged corps members to take the COVID-19 vaccines as the vaccines would keep them safe against the virus.
The director-general also urged them to ensure that they adhered to the COVID-19 safety protocols while on camp.
He thanked State Governments, security agencies and traditional rulers for supporting and creating environment conducive for NYSC activities.