The Director General of National Youth
Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Nnamdi Okorie-Affia, yesterday
said that the security challenges facing the nation is an issue that
calls for concerted efforts by all stakeholders as it is negatively
affecting the scheme.
The
NYSC DG, who made the statement at the 2012 ‘Batch C’ NYSC
pre-orientation course in Minna, Niger State, said he was optimistic
that security agencies would fashion out practical strategies that would
secure corps members.
He appealed
to all stakeholders to collaborate with the NYSC to ensure the security
of lives and property of corps members, as according to him, it is only
when they are adequately protected that they can contribute maximally to
the development of the country.
He
expressed appreciation to the state government for ensuring that all
corps members posted to the state are comfortable. In his remarks,
Governor Babangida Aliyu said efforts must be made towards peace
building and economic prosperity at individual and organizational level
to guarantee a safe and secured Nigeria.
The
governor, who was represented by his deputy, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, said all
hands must be on deck to fight the insecurity situation.
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