GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON COMMENDS NYSC MANAGERS

The founder of National Youth Service Corps, General Yakubu Gowon has commended the management of National Youth Service Corps for mentoring graduate youths towards becoming responsible leaders in the society. He said the NYSC Scheme has instilled the spirit of selfless service into many Corps Members across the country.

General Gowon gave this commendation when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim visited him in his office in Abuja. While congratulating the DG on his appointment, the former Head of State expressed his delight that the NYSC Scheme has clocked forty-six years.

He congratulated the Corps Members on their selfless services to the country through the NYSC, which has given them the opportunity of loving the diverse cultures that made up Nigeria. "NYSC is a scheme that brings our youths to love their country. l am delighted that the Scheme is 46 and still going strong", General Gowon said.

Speaking further, Gowon also commended the Federal Government for granting automatic employment to 168 NYSC President's Honours Award recipients with scholarship package.

He lauded the involvement of NYSC in the 2019 general elections while he urged the staff to work towards sustaining the Scheme. The NYSC founding father also appealed to State Governments in the provision maintenance of facilities at NYSC Orientation Camps.

Earlier, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim said he decided to pay homage to the elder stateman. He stated that many Nigerians are not conversant with the NYSC Act which is the guiding principle of NYSC.

The Director-General sought support from General Yakubu Gowon in order to take the Scheme to enviable heights.

TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS FOR PCMs

The Orientation Programme for the 2019 Batch "B" Stream 1 Corps Members will commence Tuesday, 18th June, 2019 nationwide.

By implication, Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) shall be travelling across the length and breath of the country to the various NYSC Camps for the
exercise.

Towards this end, it has become very imperative for the PCMs to note the following travel safety tips and adhere strictly to them:

1. Every successful journey starts with a travel plan. PCMs, are enjoined to make adequate travel preparation before setting out on the journey.
Therefore, you must ensure and crosscheck that you've packed all the relevant documents that will be requested at the point of registration. This is to guard against the danger of being asked to go back home and fetch the forgotten documents. Doing so
will over expose you to our roads fraught with so many risks.

2. Kindly research your destinations thoroughly before leaving.

3, On no account should you board a vehicle by the roadside because of seemingly attractive cheap fare. It is highway to calamity. So many have fallen preys to armed robbers, kidnappers and ritualists due to such indiscreet action. You should board vehicles only from recognised parks.

4. Please, be conscious of your travel time. Journeys must be arranged in such a way that you arrive your destination latest 6 pm. Note that if it's not possible to arrive your destination at the aforesaid time, please, break the journey.

5. Avoid unnecessary argument/discussion bordering on politics and religion, among others. You may unwittingly cause offence. Keep your views to yourself.

6. Be courteous, but don't trust people too quickly and don't be loud while answering telephone calls, so as not to unknowingly divulge information that may place you on harm's way.

7. Watch your drinking habit. Alcohol dulls your senses. Always be sober.

8. Take only what you need for the journey. Don't over burden yourself with load.

9. Dress normal. Don't overdress. Conversely, don't dress shabbily, since either way, you unduly stand out.

10. Please, keep a very close watch over your personal effects. It is advisable that you carry your vital documents (certificates, International passport etc) on you.

11. Don't put valuables in your back pocket for that's always the pickpocket's first point of call. It's safer to use your front pocket.

12. Keep your family and trusted friends updated on your itinerary.

The Director - General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim wishes you travel mercies, as you proceed to the respective camps in obedience to the clarion call to serve the Nation for one calendar year.

NYSC WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL CUSTOMIZE, SALE OF KITS

The Management of National Youth Service Corps wishes to inform Members of the public that it is illegal, and criminal to customize the official name and logo of the NYSC for commercial purposes.

The NYSC dissociates itself from any form of sale of kits and other items that has been made available for prospective Corps Members free of charge on arrival at their various Orientation Camps.

Members of the public are hereby warned that NYSC would apply every necessary legal approach to deal decisively with any marketer that wants to bring the corporate and esteemed image of the Scheme tod disrepute
Signed
Management

CALL-UP LETTER FOR 2019 BATCH B STREAM I PCMs IS OUT

Congratulations for a Successful Mobilization into the National Youth Service Corps, we wish to inform you that as 2019 Batch "B" Stream I Orientation Course commences on Tuesday 18th June, 2019.
You are advised to print your Call-up Letters, read the instructions and adhere to them strictly. NYSC wishes you all journey mercies to your various Orientation Camps.
Signed
Management

ACCESS TO NYSC DG

This is to inform Corps Members and the General Public that the Director General's Email Address is dg@nysc.gov.ng
Signed
Management

POLICE PLEDGES MORE SECURITY FOR CORPS MEMBERS

The Nigerian Police Force has reiterated its commitment to the security of Corps Members in their place of primary assignments including Corps Lodges across the country.
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu stated this when the Director-General of NYSC Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim visited him in his office at Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The Police boss said the force would continue to leverage and improve on the existing collaboration between the Nigerian Police and NYSC, towards providing enabling environment for Corps Members who are on National Assignment.
Earlier, the Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim appreciated the force for its security assistance to the NYSC Scheme, adding that there was the need to ensure that all Corps Members are adequately protected by officers and men of the force.

PUBLIC NOTICE

This is to inform all Prospective Corps Members that henceforth NYSC will include Date of Birth on Certificate of National Service. To this end, you are advised to ensure that your Date of Birth is correct on the NYSC Portal, otherwise use the windows available on your dashboard to apply for correction, immediately after your Online Registration.

The implementation of date of birth on certificate starts from 2019 Batch B.

WELCOME POST

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Mayowa Oladele (PenKraft)
ED/18B/2336
Editor-in-Chief,
NYSC Egor Editorial CDS Group,
Edo State.