…noting that it is an ad hoc assignment, participants must be neutral and apolitical Ahead of the 2023 general election, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has warned corps members willing to participate in the election to be neutral and apolitical. The NYSC acting Director General, Mrs Christy Uba, said this on Saturday while addressing
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One killed as gunmen abduct corps member, 7 others in Abuja
…The gunmen reportedly escaped through the hill A corps member, Adenike, and seven others were on Tuesday abducted by unknown gunmen in the Extension 2 Relocation, along Arab Road, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Daily Vendor learnt that Adenike is currently undergoing the mandatory National Youth Service. She was however said to
Read moreYou’re wrong, 63% teachers aren’t corps members – Anambra govt replies NYSC
…says Soludo ordered the employment of 5,000 teachers, who have been posted to their respective places of work Anambra State government has faulted claims by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) that 63 per cent of teachers in the state are corps members. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh described the statement as false, challenging
Read moreRetain hard working corps members to reciprocate their dedication – NYSC begs employers
…urges corpse members to be hard working and distinguish themselves in their duties National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has appealed to corps members employers to ensure they retain hard working, disciplined and value-adding corps members who distinguished themselves in their duties. State Coordinator, Mrs. Blessing Iruma made the appeal on Friday during
Read moreNYSC swears in 1600 corps members in Anambra, reassures Soludo of manpower support
…says new corps members are patriots, disciplined and understanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has restated continued support to State government to ensure manpower development for health care delivery and agricultural extension work to boost food production, especially in the rural communities. State Coordinator, Mrs Blessing Ekene Iruma, gave the assurance on
Read more15 Corps members,187 health workers infected in Enugu
Not less than 187 health workers in Enugu and 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) currently at the orientation camp at Awgu, Enugu State have tested positive for the dreaded Coronavirus. Commissioner for Health Dr. Ikechukwu Obi stated at a news briefing, adding that the state has so far, recorded 9,591 cases
Read moreTake your security seriously – NYSC tells corps members
The Director, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), South East Area Office, Alhaji Ahmed Ikaka has advised corps members to take their personal security seriously. Ikaka gave the charge on Wednesday during his tour of orientation camps of the 2020 Batch ‘B’ stream 1A under his domain. He also cautioned corps members against keeping late night
Read moreHistory made in Anambra as NYSC celebrates marriages of twelve corps members
Twelve serving corps members were on Wednesday celebrated by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Anambra state for hooking up with their life partners during their service year in the state. The couples, all of 2019 Batch ‘C’ set, including some redeployed to the state, said they found their missing ribs during their orientation camp
Read more9 corps members bag Obiano’s award, receive N1m, laptops
Nine ex-Corps members on Thursday received the sum of N1,050,000 cash and laptops from Anambra state government for distinguishing themselves during their service year. The beneficiaries, drawn from 2018 Batch ‘C’ set, were honoured with the State Governor’s award, with the first three positions receiving N200,000, N150,000 and N100,000 including a laptop each respectively, while
Read moreWe Didn’t Use Corps Members’ February Allowance to Fight Coronavirus – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps on Monday denied it had spent the February allowances of corps members on the fight against the spread of coronavirus in the country. The NYSC said the reports emanated from mischief-makers and that they were making efforts to apprehend the masterminds behind the story. The scheme said these in a statement
Read moreCorps Members in Jubilation as FG Begins Payment of N33,000 Allowance
Some members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Enugu State have expressed joy over the payment of N33,000 increased allowance by the Federal Government. The corps members, who have been expectant, expressed shock when they started receiving the credit alert at 2:00a.m on Friday, noting that the payment was a New Year package from
Read moreFG Increases Corps Members’ Allowance to N33,000
The Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has said that corps members’ monthly allowance has been increased to N33,000. He said the Federal Government approved N33,000 in line with the new national minimum wage. Previously, the corps members are paid N19,800 as monthly allowance. According to a statement made available by NYSC on its Facebook page,
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