NYSC Releases Time Table For 2017 Batch A Stream II Corp Members

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has released the calendar for the 2017 Batch A Stream II orientation exercise.

According to a statement signed by the management, “The 2017 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation Course has been scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 26th July, 2017 nationwide.

“Highlights of the exercise are as follows: a. Registration/verification: Wednesday 26th July – Thursday, 27th July, 2017 b. Registration Cut-off date: Midnight of 27th July, 2017

c. “Closing ceremony: Tuesday, 15th August, 2017 Meanwhile, all Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) are to advised to watch out for information on the printing of call-up letters shortly.

“PCMs are advised to report promptly to the Orientation camps in their states of deployment at the camp addresses indicated in their call-up letters.

“Management wishes all Prospective Corps Members safe journey to their respective states of deployment and a hitch-free Orientation course.”

It also announced that the printing of Call-up letters will commence in the evening of Friday, 21st July, 2017.

By John Owen Nwachukwu

Senate Considers Bill To Amend NYSC

A bill to amend the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Act is being considered by the Nigerian Senate.

The bill, sponsored by Senator Stella Oduah representing Anambra North senatorial district, went through first reading on November 24, 2015 and second reading on May 17.

Deliberation is expected to continue any time soon and further deliberation may lead to its passage.

The bill seeks to split service year into two parts in order further develop NYSC members and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills.

The bill seeks to among other things, prepare Nigerian youths to rediscover their passions, talents and skills and not to dwell on their certificates.

The proposition for the service year to be divided is to enable corps members gain experience in the work environment in the first half and engage in free and compulsory acquisition of vocational skills in the second half.

Part of objectives of the bill is “to reduce unemployment among Nigerian graduates after their service year.”

It also seeks “to develop and place the graduates in the right direction and make them useful tools for the transformation of the economy.”

By Wale Odunsi

NYSC Dismisses The Killing Of Corps Member In Bayelsa

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to the alleged killing of a corps member in Bayelsa State.

 

NYSC made the clarification following the reported killing of one Samuel Collins by suspected cultists in Bayelsa.

It said the deceased was not a corps member.

The statement said: “A search through our records in Bayelsa State showed that no such name as Samuel Collins appeared on the list of serving corps members.

“For the avoidance of doubt, police officers in the state have identified the deceased as staff of a Yenagoa-based agency.

“While sympathizing with the bereaved family, we take exception to the misrepresentation of facts in that report, which is capable of sensationalizing the issue of safety and general welfare of our corps members.

“Management urges corps members serving in Bayelsa State as well as their parents and guardians to remain calm as we remain committed to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure their continued safety.”

By Ameh Comrade Godwin

Thieves Raid Niger State NYSC Orientation Camp

As the 2017 Batch A (Stream I) orientation course ends on Mondays June 12, the temporary camp of the National Youths Service Corps, in Paikoro local government area of Niger State has been attacked by hoodlums.

DAILY POST learnt that the hoodlums, who invaded the orientation camp, carted away Corps members’ belongings.

An eyewitness who spoke under anonymity said: “the hoodlums invaded the orientation camp as early as 6am when preparations for leaving the camp were in top gear.

“Items stolen include fans, mattresses, beddings, bedsheets amongst others.

“They pretended to be NYSC officials until some observant Corps members discovered that they were not and raised the alarm.

“However, many valuables had already been carted away before the alarm was raised.”

Meanwhile, the NYSC Coordinator in Niger state, Theresa Arokoyo, while speaking with newsmen in Paiko said: “if the NYSC had a permanent orientation camp in the state, such an incident would not have occurred.

“This incident was not the first time the camp would be vandalized, it is always the case each time the Camp closed for orientation.”

“This development makes the authority to spend extra money each time we resume for orientation,” She said.

By Chijioke Jannah

NYSC Releases 2017 Batch 'A' Stream II Time Table

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed reports which claim that it has fixed 24th June, 2017 as date for the commencement of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation Course.

According to a statement issued during the weekend by its Director of Public Relations, Bose Aderibigbe, NYSC said: “The attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to an online statement, which claims that the 2017 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation Course has been scheduled to commence on 24th June, 2017.

“We wish to state that the information is false and, to say the least, misleading.

“Management assures Prospective Corps Members and other stakeholders that the date of commencement of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation Course will be made public through our official channels in due course.”

It could be recalled that the NYSC had earlier said that the 2017 Batch A Orientation course for stream I, which commenced on Tuesday, 23rd May will end on Monday, 12th June, 2017 nationwide. It however remained silent on the date for the Orientation course for stream II.

By Chijioke Jannah

Ramadan: NYSC Camp Drills Optional For Muslim Corps Members - DG Kazaure

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Brig.Gen. Sule Zakaru Kazaure, and the management of the scheme have made camp drillings optional for the Muslims corps members in the ongoing Ramadan fasting. 

Kebbi State Coordinator of the scheme, Alhaji Lawal Turawa, confirmed this at the permanent camp of NYSC, in Dakingari, while addressing  2017 batch A stream I Corps members posted to the state for their  mandatory one year service.

According to him, ” the Director General and National Management have fine-tuned the meal plan to be served and also camp drills is optional for fasting corps members.”

He informed the corps members in the camp that the people of Kebbi State were hospitable in nature and that the Muslim faithful in the state would always come to assist them.

While appreciating the Kebbi State Government on the support given to the scheme, Turawa said government’s policies towards corps members have been friendly stressed that the government had done renovation works on the camp.

“It is gratifying to note that the state government has continued to pursue NYSC friendly policies whose implementation  is a source of strength for the scheme.

“We consider as very encouraging His Excellency’s directive to all Corps employers in the state to ensure acceptance of corps members posted to them”.

He added that state government gestures such ad prompt payment of transport and monthly allowance to corps members provision of lodge facilities and financial assistant to the scheme have improved the welfare of corps members in the state.

By Olanrewaju Lawal