The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members against misconduct as there will be sanctions for erring individuals.
The NYSC in a statement said it has recommitted more determination to the welfare, security, supervision, and monitoring of corps members in their respective locations.
It also said the Scheme would ensure strict adherence to laid down procedures in carrying out its mandate.
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this in his address at a meeting with all the 37 State Coordinators in Abuja.
Ahmed charged them to strengthen their existing relationship with relevant stakeholders of the Scheme in their various States, such as members of the press, Corps employers, traditional rulers, and security agencies among others.
He urged the Coordinators to intensify more efforts on the improvement of personal and group Community Development Service projects of their Corps Members towards the development of their host communities.
“Public Institutions are now under constant scrutiny by the Government, Civil Society Organizations, and individuals,” he said.
“The need to ensure strict adherence to laid down procedures in carrying out the mandate of your various offices cannot be overemphasized.
“Coordinators are expected to demonstrate total commitment by working with stakeholders to address key issues like security, proper utilization and mentoring of Corps Members, as well as the provision of decent accommodation and allowances by Corps Employers.”
Ahmed also emphasized that the issue of discipline should not be handled with levity as this would go a long way in promoting the good image of the Scheme.
The DG said in the past one year, the NYSC has witnessed commendable strides towards enhancing the visibility of the Scheme in a number of state secretariats.
With greater commitment, Ahmed said the scheme can build on the successes recorded.
