Insecurity: Evaluate Security Situation In Camps, NYSC DG Tells State Coordinators

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said it is planning to review its registration process in its orientation camps to checkmate attempts by unqualified persons to enrol for the national service.

The scheme said these will include fake graduates appearing as Prospective Corps Members and persons who, having served previously or issued with an Exemption Certificate, attempt to present themselves again for National Service.

This was made known by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, while presenting his keynote address at the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Course in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said, “The registration process in the Camp must, therefore, be reviewed and strengthened to checkmate the activities of these fraudulent elements.

“Like we have warned previously at various forums, any unqualified person caught and those aiding them will be handed over to law enforcement agencies for prosecution.”

Speaking further, the Director General expressed the scheme’s commitment to Corps Members’ security, stressing the need for state coordinators and other stakeholders to evaluate the security situations in all Camp locations

“There should be proper surveillance of the Camps and adjoining areas before and during the exercise.

“No doubt, there has been tremendous improvement in this area. However, security remains a matter of priority in all aspects of our operation, especially during the Orientation Course,” he said.