The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday advised corps members in Imo State to strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols throughout the service year.
Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. -Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim gave the advice while declaring open the 2021 Batch C Stream II orientation for corps members deployed to the state at the permanent orientation camp Eziama Obaire in Nkwerre local council area on Tuesday.
Ibrahim who was represented by the Imo NYSC Coordinator, Mr Jimba Chris enjoined the corps members to regularly ensure observance of physical distancing, wearing of face masks and the use of hand wash equipment in the camp and other places.
He said,” Some say that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer here but, we say it is still here and we must continue to observe the protocols”
He urged the corps members to take their skills acquisition sessions seriously throughout the orientation course.
He said the training has been designed to equip the corps members with relevant skills that would enable them to create wealth and promote the economic development of the nation.
He also urged them to exhibit discipline and dedication all through the service year as envisioned in the NYSC Act and NYSC bylaws respectively.
A highlight of the event was the administering of the national pledge and the oath of allegiance on the corps members by the Imo Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Chikeka represented by Justice Vin Onyeka of the State High Court.
