Adhere to electoral guidelines, NYSC boss charges corps members

Director Genera[ of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has charged corps members participating in the general elections to adhere strictly to guidelines contained in the Electoral Act and remain neutral.

The DG also warned corps members against unauthorised journeys, noting that travelling at night will not only increase the risk of accidents, but also make rescue difficult.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 orientation course at the permanent orientation camp in Kaduna, he noted that corps members form the majority of ad hoc personnel that would be enlisted for the conduct of the polls.

While urging the corps members to act professionally, he said: “The performance of your predecessors contributed to the credibility of the previous elections, and earned NYSC accolades from both local and foreign observers. Therefore, I enjoin you to take a cue from them by performing the election duties with high sense of responsibility.
“You are to ensure adherence to the guidelines contained in the Electoral Act and, especially, remain neutral throughout the exercise. As you get set to partake in this important national assignment, I would like to assure you that we have secured the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies regarding your welfare and safety before, during and after the elections.”

While warning the corps members against night journey that could put their lives in jeopardy, the DG said: “Travelling at night will not only increase the risk of accident, but also make rescue difficult. You are, therefore, advised to always cut short your trips from 6.00p.m. and pass the night at NYSC lodges, military barracks and other locations officially designated as safe. You should board vehicles only at approved motor parks, to avoid falling into the hands of criminals.”