Shun drug trafficking- NYSC DG warns corps members
Chima Azubuike
Director General, National Youth Service Corps Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has warned batch B stream II corps members to desist from trafficking drugs, adding that they should weigh the effect of such act on their families, institutions.
Ibrahim, who was represented by the Gombe state coordinator Ada Imoni, made this disclosure in his address at the terminal parade of 857 corps members at the temporary orientation camp ground Gombe State.
The corps members comprise; 470 males and 387 females, drawn across the 36 states and the federal capital territory, cutting across state, federal and international institutions.
Recall that recently a serving corps member was paraded in Abuja, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for importing four kilogrammes of laced candies from United Kingdom.
According to him, the consequences of engaging in substance abuse, trafficking drugs, would be felt not only by the individual but the family members, institution the individual graduated from.
Ibrahim, “I also implore you to shun drug and trafficking, cybercrime, advanced-fee-fraud, and other vices. Do you also remember that engagement in the local politics of your host communities is a no go area for you . In all circumstances, always be conscious of the implications of your action or inaction for the image of your families, the NYSC and your institutions of graduation.”
While lamenting corps members attitude to posting, The Director General enjoined them to accept placement in good faith, stressing the need to add value.
“Soon after this ceremony, you will receive your postings to Places of Primary Assignment. I urge you to accept posting to any location and endeavour in good faith and perform your duties with diligence . You are also expected to appreciate and respect the cultures of the host communities.
“Furthermore, I enjoin you to add value to the communities by undertaking personal and group Community Development Service projects that will uplift their living standards,” Ibrahim said.
He also urged employers of labour to accept corps members posted to their establishments, adding that they should create the enabling environment to allow them function.
Ibrahim said, At this juncture, I wish to appeal to corps members employers to not only accept corps members that will be posted to them, but also provide enabling environment for them to develop their potentials.
“I also urge you to provide mentorship while also building on the leadership skills imparted on them n the course of the orientation exercise. In the same vein, I call on state and local government authorities, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to give the necessary encouragement to the corps members, especially through support for their Community Development Service initiatives.”
