NYSC Ag. DG debunks drugs shortage across camps
By Chima Azubuike
The Acting Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Christy Uba, says there is no shortage of drugs across camp clinics nationwide.
Uba, who was on a one-day working visit to Gombe State temporary orientation camp Amada Akko Local Government Area, said the scheme places premium on the welfare of corps members.
Speaking during an interview with journalists, Uba, decried media reports following its claim about drugs shortage of corps members in some orientation camps.
“The NYSC has been collaborating with NHIS, camp clinics are being manned by consultants they work together with corps doctors and drugs are made available in Nationwide. What I saw in Gombe here is a replica of what is in other camps, we are doing fine in that area,” Uba said.
Appealing to purveyors of fake news to confirm their information, before publishing, she added, “They should confirm every information before going to press, they should get their facts right before any publication.”
Commenting on feeding, the Director-General described the feeding of corps members as top-notch, saying that the State Coordinators would not allow corps members to be fed without recourse to balance diet.
Uba said, “The feeding of our corps members is top-notch, most of the state coordinators are mothers they don’t play with corps members feeding. We give high priority to the welfare of corps members throughout their service year.”
Speaking earlier, Gombe State Coordinator Ada Imoni, lamented the challenges of water, and power supply, adding that the temporary condition of the camp has taken a major toll on management.
She appealed to the Acting Director-General to appeal with the State Government in order to hasten the completion of its permanent camp located in Boltongo, Yalmatu Deba Local Government Area.
