By Edicha Emmanuel Omika
Copyright leadership
The director general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to sustain the scheme’s legacy of national unity and integration while contributing to the country’s socio-economic advancement.
During a nationwide virtual welcome address, he gave the charge to Corps Members of the 2025 Batch “B” stream two orientation course.
In a press statement signed by Caroline Embu, director of Information and Public Relations, NYSC, General Nafiu emphasised that the orientation course was more than just a formal requirement, describing it as a transformative process designed to instill discipline, teamwork, resilience, adaptability, and leadership in participants.
“From the lectures and skills acquisition sessions to the sports, social activities, and even the Man ‘O War drills, every part of this programme is designed to stretch and strengthen you physically, mentally, and morally. You will be trained, not only for service but for life,” he said.
The DG outlined three key pillars for corps members to focus on during camp: discipline, security, and opportunity.
On discipline, he directed them to respect camp rules, obey officials, wear their uniforms with dignity, and avoid unauthorised exits. He warned that cultism, drug abuse, fraud, cybercrime, and violence would not be tolerated, stressing that violations of the NYSC Code of Conduct would attract firm consequences.
Speaking on security, General Nafiu urged corps members to cooperate with camp authorities, avoid posting sensitive images on social media, and remain vigilant.
On opportunities, he encouraged them to leverage the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, which provides training to help participants become job creators and innovators.
“Many of your predecessors used this platform to build businesses, secure funding, and transform their futures. In today’s economy, skills and creativity are the currency of progress, so make this year count,” he added.
The DG also admonished corps members to cultivate lifelong friendships, uphold the scheme’s values, and avoid the negative use of social media.
“A moment of viral attention is never worth the cost of your reputation or future. Stand against division. Serve with pride, joy, and the conviction that you are the generation that will make this country greater,” he said.
