Resist advance-fee fraud, NYSC DG tells 1,037 corps members in Gombe
Following the completion of a mandatory three-week orientation course of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), at Amada temporary camp, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. The Director General, Maj- Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has warned against fraudulent activities during the service year.
The 1,037 batch A stream I corps members include; 346 females and 691 males, Ibrahim urged them to be good ambassadors of their families, the corps and the nation.
Represented by Gombe State Coordinator, Ada Imoni, the NYSC boss reminded them that anyone caught would be made to face the wrath of the law, stressing that the bye-law had been made to address such issues.
Ibrahim said, “Let me also warn that social vices such as drug abuse and trafficking, cybercrime and advanced-fee-fraud will not be condoned. Anyone caught will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the NYSC Bye-Laws. I enjoin you to be law-abiding at all times, and be good ambassadors of the NYSC and your families. You are also strongly advised to use the social media for positive purposes instead of promoting rumours, fake news, hatred as well as ethnic jingoism.”
The DG revealed that the welfare of the serving corps members remained key to officials, adding that they should play their part by fleeing from arms way.
“At this juncture, I wish to assure you, my dear Corps Members, that your welfare and security are topmost on our priority list. In this regard, we have sustained our liaison with security agencies and other stakeholders with the view of not only ensuring your safety, but also making the essential provisions that will enable you have a fulfilling service year. However, we expect you to play your own part by being security conscious at all times. You must avoid risky engagements such as staying out late at night, attendance of late night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and acceptance of car ride from strangers,” Ibrahim added.
Commenting further on the essence of the rest of the months, the NYSC boss noted that the members should show commitment in their places of primary assignment, while urging them to learn about their immediate communities.
According to him, “As you get set to report to your Places of Primary Assignment, I wish to stress the need for you to be diligent in the performance of your duties. I also urge you to integrate into your host communities through learning of their languages and cultures. Furthermore, you should devote time to identify the felt needs of the communities, and initiate personal and group Community Development Service projects that will uplift their living standards.”
