In preparation for the 2023 elections scheduled for Saturday, 25th February 2023, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members on election duty to uphold the tenets of the Scheme.
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave the warning during the sensitization of corps members in Abuja, which was also held concurrently in all states of the federation.
General Ahmed implored the corps members to abide by the electoral laws, adding that they were not immune from being prosecuted for electoral offenses.
He also noted that accepting financial and material inducements during Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections by corps members is tantamount to “wrongdoings”
Speaking on the welfare of the corps members, he assured them of adequate security, and an improved welfare package during the period, urging them to be part of history as good ambassadors of their institutions, families, and the NYSC.
“Never accept to board any vehicle that is not provided by INEC. You must be neutral and be just in whatever assignment is given to you. You must be in your NYSC uniform with identification cards. Remember that you are not immune to any wrongdoing.
“Ensure that you don’t move alone in order not to endanger yourself, maintain personal security, and use the NYSC Distress Call number in case of any emergency”, the DG said.
While advising them to avoid any political arguments or granting press interviews; the DG pointed out that corps members’ involvement in previous elections and other national assignments had attracted tremendous commendation for the scheme.
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