Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has debunked a purported NYSC Pamphlet advising Corps Members to pay ransom in the event of kidnapping. It further stated that the document being circulated is not an official NYSC publication and does not represent the Scheme’s policy regarding staff and Corps Member’s security; as such, it should be ignored.
This was contained in a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps has been drawn to a purported NYSC pamphlet advising corps members to pay ransom in the event of kidnapping. While a similar document was presented to Management for consideration by a consultant in 2021, it was not adopted by the Scheme.
“Management, therefore wishes to make it clear that the document being circulated is not an official NYSC publication and does not represent the Scheme’s policy regarding staff and Corps Members’ security; as such, it should be ignored.
“The NYSC Management remains committed to the welfare, security, and safety of its staff and Corps Members and will continue to collaborate with security agencies and other stakeholders in this regard.
Nigeria is Ours; Nigeria we serve,” it also added.
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