Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Fadah, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has advised corps members to sustain the spirit of patriotism they exhibited during the three-week orientation course.
Fadah gave the advice at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch B Stream ‘II’ orientation course on Tuesday, at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Keffi Local Government Area of the state.
Fadah, represented by Mr Abdullahi Jikamshi, Coordinator of the scheme in the state, commended the 976 corps members comprising 745 males and 231 females for making themselves available for the national service.
He also commended their patriotic zeal as demonstrated by their participation in camp activities and exhibition of high level of discipline.
Fadah urged the corps members to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which they imbibed during the orientation course.
“It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of our fatherland,” he said.
Fadah also urged them to contribute to the transformation of their host communities, where they would be posted for their primary assignments.
He urged the corps members to carry out Community Development Service (CDS) projects that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people in the communities.
He said these projects, whether personal or group CDS, would go a long way in endearing them to their host communities and leave a positive impression of the impact of the NYSC.
Fadah said that such projects would help to uplift the living standards of the people in the communities.
The NYSC DG, however, warned the corps members to steer clear from local politics of their host communities and reaffirmed the management’s commitment to their security.
He also assured of taking care of their welfare, while addressing their other needs for a fulfilling service year.
Fadah advised them to avoid other risky engagements that could expose them to security threats, wherever they were posted to.
“Risky engagements, such as keeping late nights, attendance of late-night parties, visitation to dangerous places and acceptance of free car rides from unknown motorists should be avoided.
“At all times, you should be good ambassadors of the NYSC, your families and your institutions of graduation.
“Therefore, be wary of any acts that will tarnish your image, especially vices such as drug abuse and trafficking, cybercrimes and advance fee fraud,” he warned.