The Director-General,
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has warned
corps members against defacing the NYSC uniform.
Ibrahim, in a
statement issued in Umuahia, gave the warning when he paid an unscheduled visit
to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, in Umunna.
According to the
statement signed by Omaka Nnachi, the
Public Relations Officer of NYSC, Abia, the D-G warned that severe punishment
would be meted out to anyone who defaced the uniform.
Addressing the
prospective corps members during their registration, the NYSC boss said: “Our
uniform is our brand. As such, you must dress properly.’’
Ibrahim also cautioned
them against embarking on unauthorised journeys, saying, “it is what kills our
corps members most. It is not insecurity but death as a result of road traffic
accidents.’’
“If you want to travel
within Nigeria, it is only the state coordinator that can permit you. If you
apply and it’s not granted, stay put.
“If you want to travel
outside the country, it is only the D-G that can approve your journey, if not
granted, don’t move an inch.
