NYSC: Govt organisations warned against rejecting corps members

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State has warned government
organisations in the state against outright rejection of corps members
posted to them.

He gave the warning during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Batch 'B'
orientation course of corps members in Paiko Local Government Area of
Niger State.

Alhaji Mamman Musa, the state Commissioner for Water Resources,
represented the Governor at the occasion.

Bello enjoined employers of labour to accept corps members posted to
their organisations and provide them with decent accommodation for
their one-year national service.

"We will not accept outright rejection of corps members by employers
or organisations, you should ensure you accommodate all corps members
posted to you and provide them with conducive environment," he said.

The Governor then urged the corps members to strive to make positive
contributions in their host communities.

He also called on them to accept their postings, make positive impact
in their places of primary assignment and leave behind projects that
would add value to the people of the state.

Earlier, Mrs Theresa Arokoyo, NYSC Coordinator in Niger, said that the
skill acquisition and leadership training which corps members were
exposed to during their orientation course would enable them to be
self-reliant after service.

She advised corps members to see their service year as a period of
sacrifice and adhere to the advice given to them by the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the forthcoming general
elections.

"I urge you to be of the highest degree of diligence, discipline and
avoid any situation that might compromise your integrity.

"You must remain politically unbiased electoral officers throughout
the electoral process.

"The nation believes in the ability of the scheme to ensure a credible
election like your predecessors did, please do not betray the
confidence reposed on the scheme," she said.