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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,200 Corps members to Bayelsa state for the 2022 Batch C, stream II national service year with a warning that it would not tolerate cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
The NYSC, through the Acting Director General, Mrs Christy Uba, told corps members during the swearing in ceremony of 2022 Batch C, stream II corps members presided over by the State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri urged the corps members to avoid the temptation of using the social media for spreading fake news, fuelling hatred and other negative purposes.
Uba, who was represented by the Bayelsa State coordinator, Mr Muhammed Adamu Jiya, reminded the corps members of their oath of allegiance on mode of conduct during and after their service year, insisting that the major objectives of NYSC is promotion of national unity and integration.
He called on Corps members to continue to be the champion of national integration, unity, peace and development as the nation prepares for 2023 general elections.
According to him, the deployment of corps members away from their state of origin was informed by the need for the assemblage of persons with diverse ethnic, religious and socio- economic backgrounds.
He enjoined them to sustain the high level of discipline and enthusiasm you have demonstrated especially by remaining compliant with the camp rules and regulations
“This policy will not only offer you the opportunity for broader understanding of the country, but also entrench the culture of working together in an atmosphere filled with friendship, peace, harmony and shared vision of a great and prosperous Nigeria.
“You must continue to distance yourselves from cultism, drug abuse and other social vices. I also urge you to avoid using social media for spreading fake news, fueling hatred and other negative purposes, and instead deploy the same for the promotion of national unity and development.”
“You are also strongly advised to be security conscious at all times, and to report any suspicious characters or activities around you to the appropriate authorities.”
He also restated the call on critical stakeholders to support the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) which is aimed at providing easier access to free and qualitative health care.
