By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has issued a stern warning to the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members deployed to Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to conduct themselves strictly within the provisions of the NYSC by-laws and the Nigerian constitution.
Addressing the Corps Members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Karaye, General Nafiu emphasized that any member found engaging in activities that could tarnish the image of the NYSC or the nation would face disciplinary action under the relevant sections of the NYSC Bye-laws.
“You are expected to become brand ambassadors, representing the NYSC, your families, and the institutions you graduated from,” he stated.
The Director General urged the Corps Members to leverage their education to think logically and creatively, contributing positively to national development. He encouraged them to spend their service year productively by acquiring new skills relevant to their fields of study.
“Don’t waste your time. Upskill yourselves, find out those skills that are essential in line with your course of study and acquire them,” he advised.
General Nafiu also called on the Corps Members to promote positive content that reflects the culture and values of their host communities and the NYSC Scheme.
Wishing them a successful Orientation Course and a fulfilling service year, he reminded the Corps Members to always seek approval from the NYSC State Coordinator before traveling outside their state of service. For those intending to travel abroad during their service year, he stressed that permission must be obtained from the NYSC Director General.
In her situation report to the Director General, the NYSC Kano State Coordinator, Hajiya Halima Abdulkarim Abubakar, confirmed that 2,428 Corps Members—comprising 1,024 males and 1,404 females—were registered for the orientation. She praised their loyalty, dedication, and smooth adjustment to the regimented camp life, attributing the success to the teamwork of NYSC officials.
