Benue: NYSC warns corps members against night journey, local politics
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Coordinator in Benue State, Veronica Garba, has warned corps members against night journey and involvement in local politics, urging them to prioritise their security all through their service yr.
Garba additionally suggested the corps members to keep away from taking the regulation into their very own fingers and promptly report suspicious actions and actions to the suitable authorities.
She gave the warning throughout the closing ceremony of the 21-day orientation course for the 2026 Batch C Stream I corps members on the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State.
The state coordinator urged the corps members to respect the customs and traditions of their host communities and keep away from actions that would undermine peaceable coexistence.
She additionally challenged them to provoke impactful Community Development Service ,CDS, tasks that may handle the wants of their host communities and enhance the lives of residents.
Congratulating the corps members on finishing the orientation programme, Garba thanked God for preserving the lives and well being of the contributors and camp officers all through the train.
She recommended Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia for offering a secure and conducive atmosphere for the graceful conduct of the NYSC programme within the state.
The coordinator equally acknowledged the contributions of stakeholders and collaborating businesses in the direction of the profitable implementation of the scheme.
Describing the orientation course as the primary cardinal programme of the NYSC scheme, Garba urged the corps members to use the data, self-discipline and abilities acquired throughout camp actions as they proceed to their respective Places of Primary Assignment, PPAs.
She additional inspired them to take the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, SAED, programme critically by taking part in post-camp coaching and buying sensible abilities that may promote self-reliance and put together them for all times after service.
