NYSC DG, Brigadier General Ibrahim, has barred unvaccinated corp members from camp, he also cautioned against unwarranted trips
By Kehinde Okeowo
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that corp members who are unvaccinated will not be admitted into camps nationwide.
This was made known by NYSC DG, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, who also added that the regulation will start from the next orientation camp, which is a few weeks from now.
Addressing 2021 Batch “C” Stream Two Corps Members and Camp Officials, the DG said proof of Crovid-19 vaccination will now be required before prospective corp members are allowed to register.
He added that the reason behind the new rule is the desire of the organization to mitigate against the spread of the disease, especially with the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
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The military head of NYSC also warned against making night and unauthorized journeys, urging corp members to pass the night at designated places anytime their journeys extend beyond 6:00 pm.
“We have NYSC Corps Lodges, Secretariats, and Army barracks, find out where they are and make sure you pass the night there for journeys that will take you beyond six to get to your destination,” Ibrahim said.
The DG urged the corps members to take advantage of the two weeks break after leaving the Orientation Camp learn new skills that will make them self reliant, rather than embark on frivolous journeys.