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  • NYSC pulls out corps members from Benue community after herders attack

    NYSC pulls out corps members from Benue community after herders attack

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn corps members from Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.

    This comes after suspected armed herders reportedly killed over 20 people, including 16 farmers whose bodies were found in River Katsina-Ala.

    In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC in Benue, Yahuza Adamu, said corps members were pulled out from Mbaa community due to incessant attacks on the community.

    Allaying the fear of parents and guardians, Adamu said that the NYSC Benue State remains vigilant and committed to the welfare of all its Corps Members and promised to continue to work with security agencies to ensure their safety.

    The statement read, “Since the beginning of incessant attacks on Mbaa Community which shares boundary with the Republic of Cameroon, NYSC withdrew all Corps Members from the area, and has not posted any there till date.”

    He added that the NYSC Kwande Local Government Inspector conducted a headcount of corps members in the area, confirming that all were safe and accounted for.

    He added, “Hence, all Corps Members serving in Jato Acka Turan, which is far away from the affected community, are not exposed to any security threat.

    “In fact, as a matter of policy, NYSC consistently takes proactive steps to mitigate risks and ensure that Corps Members receive the necessary protection at all times.

    “We assure parents and guardians that NYSC Benue State remains vigilant and committed to the welfare of all its Corps Members and will continue to work with security agencies to ensure their safety at all times.

    “Parents and guardians are encouraged to obtain accurate updates from NYSC official channels.”

  • NYSC 2024 Batch C Stream 2 orientation camp opens nationwide

    NYSC 2024 Batch C Stream 2 orientation camp opens nationwide

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 orientation camp officially opens today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, across all states in Nigeria.

    The NYSC announced this in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).

    Additionally, the NYSC confirmed that deployment letters for Batch C Stream 2 are now available. Prospective corps members (PCMs) can access their deployment details online to prepare for the service year.

    The NYSC issued a safety advisory, urging PCMs to exercise caution while travelling to their designated camps, especially avoiding night travel.

    “PCMs are advised not to travel at night to the Orientation Camp,” the statement emphasised.

    The scheme also reminded PCMs to complete specific registration requirements upon arrival at the camps. “Prospective corps members are advised to print and sign the addendum, which is to be submitted during registration in the orientation camp,” the NYSC stated.

    Due to logistical reasons, some PCMs originally deployed to Lagos State will attend orientation camps in Ekiti, Ondo or Osun states. Similarly, some PCMs assigned to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will have their orientation courses in Nasarawa or Kaduna.

    The NYSC urged all prospective corps members to comply with these directives and prepare for the mandatory three-week orientation programme. PCMs are encouraged to follow the NYSC’s official social media platforms for further updates.

  • JAMB Clarifies Role in HND Graduates’ NYSC Mobilization, Dismisses Accusations

    JAMB Clarifies Role in HND Graduates’ NYSC Mobilization, Dismisses Accusations

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a statement clarifying its position regarding recent accusations by some Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates who blamed the board for their inability to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, Okay.ng reports.

    JAMB firmly denied any responsibility for the issue, urging the public to disregard the claims.

    In a statement released on Monday by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the board emphasized that it has no involvement, authority, or control over the admissions process for HND candidates.

    The statement was issued in response to complaints from prospective NYSC candidates who suggested that JAMB was to blame for their exclusion from the mandatory one-year NYSC scheme.

    “It is important to emphasize that JAMB has no involvement, authority, or control over the admissions process for HND candidates,” the statement read.

    JAMB explained that the candidates in question completed their HND on a full-time basis but were not mobilized for NYSC because they had initially completed their Ordinary National Diploma (OND) on a part-time basis.

    The board dismissed any connection between this issue and its mandate, stating that it does not oversee the admission or mobilization process for HND programs.

    “The candidates claimed they did HND on full-time but were not mobilized because they did OND on part-time. How on earth does that concern JAMB?” the statement questioned, adding that JAMB’s responsibilities are limited to determining matriculation requirements and conducting examinations for undergraduate admissions, as well as admissions to National Diploma (ND) and Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) courses.

    JAMB further clarified that most of the students involved were admitted into their institutions for ND programs without the board’s knowledge.

    JAMB had previously condoned and endorsed these admissions, but it stressed that the subsequent admission of these candidates into HND programs falls outside its mandate.

    “Their subsequent admission to HND is unknown and irrelevant to the mandate of the Board. As such, accusing the Board of issues it has no mandate over is preposterous,” the statement continued.

    JAMB also warned that some of the candidates had crossed into criminal behavior and indicated that the board would take appropriate action in due course.

    “The public is urged to disregard the accusations labeled against the Board as it has no mandate on such matters,” the statement concluded.