NYSC deploys 1,608 corps members to A’Ibom

Akpan Umoh, Uyo

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1, 608 corps members to Akwa Ibom State.

The NYSC also warned youth corps members against promoting hatred on social media, rather it urged them to promote Nigeria’s unity.

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. -Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim said this during the swearing-in ceremony of 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 Corps members at NYSC Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai LGA on Tuesday.

Ibrahim, who was represented by the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Chinyere Ekwe, also warned the corps members to desist from drug abuse, cultism, and other social vices.

He reminded the corps members of the major objectives of NYSC, which is to the promotion of national unity and integration, adding that they should promote only ideals that will bring unity to the nation.

He urged the corps members to avail themselves of the opportunities for self-employment offered through the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme during the orientation exercise.

“Let me use this opportunity to caution you against indulgence in cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices.

“I also urge you to avoid using social media for spreading fake news, fuelling of hatred and other negative purposes, and instead deploy same for the promotion of unity and development.

“You are strongly advised to be security conscious at all times, and to report any suspicious characters or activities around you to the appropriate authorities,” Ibrahim said.

He urged the corps members to ensure that they get themselves vaccinated in line with the provision of the Federal Government.

Ibrahim who declared the ceremony opened, admonished the corps members to demonstrate a high level of discipline, adding that the regimented nature of the camp was intended to instill discipline and build resilience.

Our correspondent reports that the highpoint of the event was the administration of the oath of allegiance to the corps members by Justice Eme Ekong.