FRIDAY, 22nd October, 2021: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abia State has ordered that seven corps members deployed for the Batch 'B' Stream 1, 2020/2021 repeat their service year for various offences.
The State Coordinator of NYSC in Abia State, Mr. Denis Jingi gave the order today, in Umuahia, the State capital, during the passing out event and presentation of certificates to outgoing corps members.
The State Coordinator who was ably represented by the Assistant Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mrs. Caroline Chukwu also revealed that two other corps members also got an extension of their service year for some infractions.
He added that amongst the 792 corps members that successfully passed out, five received commendations for their meritorious service during their service year.
Reports gathered revealed that the passing out ceremony which was earlier scheduled to hold nationwide on Thursday, was shifted to Friday in the South-East due to the sit-at-home order.
The sit-at-home order was issued by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, which leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is being tried by the Federal Government for treasonable felony and other charges.
Speaking to the outgoing corps members, Jingi congratulated them, adding that they should be bold, courageous and determined in the pursuit of their future endeavours.
“Importantly, I urge you to go all out and put into practice all that NYSC has taught you during the one-year service.
“Do not jump on the bandwagon with those who, having been in the service, are amongst those calling for the pulling down of the scheme.
“You should rather be good ambassadors of NYSC anywhere you may find yourself."