This alarming development came to light following the diagnosis of a corps member who exhibited symptoms akin to the notorious fever, subsequently confirmed through testing by the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement signed by NYSC’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, on Saturday.
The proposal which transpired like a melodramatic scene captured the attention of hundreds of corp members at NYSC Camp, Wamakko Camp, Sokoto State.
“Reducing the cost of living will be more effective. “The solution is not increasing the allowance of corp members but rather to reduce the cost of living,” Mixed reactions
The Governor who expressed hope that the improved allowances would boost the morale of the corps members reminded them of the importance of their services to the unity of the country
NYSC had in responses filed in the Abuja court, submitted documentary proofs that point to a possible case of forgery against the Enugu State governor
It was learned that the bus in which they were traveling was intercepted by the miscreants last Tuesday.
Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, announced the development in a statement he signed late Thursday titled ‘President Buhari grants 65 ex-corps members automatic employment, lists achievements of NYSC at 50.’
The deceased was said to be waiting for the National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) call-up letter.
The recovery of the tools was reportedly carried out during the usual inspections of potential members of the NYSC.
He said the offense contravened the provisions of sections 390 (9) and 419 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.
The Acting Director-General, of NYSC, Mrs. Christy Uba stated this at the closing ceremony of the batch ‘C’ stream II orientation course.
