THE authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday disclosed that only candidates confirmed to have been validly vaccinated would be allowed into NYSC orientation camps for the next batch of the scheme, expected to kick off in a couple of weeks.
The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, disclosed this on Monday, warning that those yet to carry out the exercise should keep off NYSC facilities nationwide.
Addressing 2021 Batch “C” Stream Two Corps Members and Camp Officials, the DG said proof of Crovid-19 vaccination would now be required before prospective corps members are allowed to register, adding that the reason behind the new rule was the desire of the organisation to mitigate against the spread of the disease, especially with the discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Nigeria.
Brig-Gen Ibrahim also warned against making night and unauthorised journeys, urging corps members to pass the night at designated places anytime their journeys extend beyond 6:00 pm.
“We have NYSC Corps Lodges, Secretariats, and army barracks. Find out where they are and make sure you pass the night there for journeys that will take you beyond six to get to your destination,” Ibrahim said, urging the corps members to take advantage of the two weeks break after leaving the orientation camp to learn new skills that will make them self-reliant, rather than embark on frivolous journeys.
