NYSC explains why Gombe corps member with skirt was decamped
More facts are beginning to emerge into why the corps member spotted in National Youth Service Corps colour with skirt was asked to leave the Amada temporary orientation camp in Akko Local Government of Gombe State.
Recall that the crested white vest or plain, accompanied with khaki trouser or shorts irrespective of the gender serves as official wear for corps members undergoing mandatory three-week orientation course.
According to a press statement obtained by our correspondent from head of Public Relations Unit in Gombe, Margaret Dakama, the corps has emphasised on its approved uniform, stressing that sanction awaits those found defacing the uniform.
Dakama said the penalty for wearing unapproved uniform after been cautioned is to be decamped, adding that she is still a corps member and would be watched subsequently in her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA).
However, to be decamped simply means to be asked to leave the camp, while maintaining the status of a corps member.
She said, “Our attention has been drawn to pictures and videos of a corps member wearing Skirt , trending on social media, said to be decamped from NYSC Orientation Camp Amada, Gombe State.
“Every Corps member is issued kit items which include; Shorts, belt, khaki Jacket ,khaki trouser, Jungle boots , tennis shoes , crested vest and white T-shirt , and is expected to wear such kit items throughout the duration of the service year. It is therefore an offence to deface the Uniform to any form other than the one issued by Management.
“The National Youth Service Corps Bye-laws reprinted in year 2000 Schedule 2 , section 1 sub-section (I) says ” Failure to wear the uniform provided for any particular activity penalty; The Corps member should be informed to go and wear the uniform, failing which he will be decamped.”
Gombe NYSC clarified that the yet to be identified corps member, refused to wear the appropriate uniform despite attempts by officials to warn her, stressing that they awaited appropriate decision by the headquarters.
“We wish to place on record that the said Corps member blatantly refused to wear the khaki trouser and chose to wear khaki Skirt instead ( A case of defacing and refusal to wear our uniform) She was made to face the camp court , found guilty and subsequently decamped in accordance to the provisions of the NYSC Bye-laws.
“The NYSC Secretariat Gombe has compiled and forwarded report on the Corps member and await further directives from our National Directorate Headquarters,” Dakama added.
