NYSC assures Jigawa corps members of safety during service year

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has pledged to ensure the safety and peaceful service year for 2,000 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members in Jigawa State. This assurance was given as the new batch was sworn in under tight security, a measure taken due to recent security threats that have impacted NYSC ceremonies in other parts of the country, including Niger State.

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So many measures were already taken even before the arrival of the corps members into the camp, during their camp stay, and after their posting out across respective MDAs and LGAs in the state.

Jigawa State NYSC Coordinator, Muhammad Baba, stated that numerous security measures were implemented before, during, and after the corps members' arrival and posting. "So many measures were already taken even before the arrival of the corps members into the camp, during their camp stay, and after their posting out across respective MDAs and LGAs in the state," Baba told PUNCH Online. He added that the scheme collaborated closely with security agencies to ensure safety throughout all phases, from border points and transportation to camp security and local government areas.

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For now, only 1,149 corps members have registered at the camp, but the portal is still open, and registration is ongoing. We expect the number to increase as more corps members arrive and complete their documentation before the end of the orientation period.

Registration for the 2,000 corps members is ongoing, with 1,149 registered so far. Baba cautioned the corps members to avoid actions that could jeopardize their safety, such as late-night movements, reckless social media use, and unauthorized travel. He also warned against cultism, drug abuse, and partisan politics, emphasizing the NYSC's zero tolerance for these vices. The three-week orientation course will be followed by postings to primary assignment locations across the state.

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From the border points, through transportation, to camp security and LGAs, we have worked with security agencies to ensure peace for every corps member.