COVID-19: NYSC To Decamp Violators Of Safety Protocols

Posted by Tolulope Ogugua Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Friday, August 27th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has threatened that failure on the part of a corp member to adhere to COVID-19 protocols will be decamped from the scheme .

Ibrahim gave this warning in Abuja during a sensitisation webinar jointly organised by the NYSC and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for prospective corps members ahead of its orientation programme.

“Please don’t travel at night and don’t endanger your security. Kindly stay safe. If you are sick, let us know and don’t jeopardise the Orientation Course.

“We will not hesitate to decamp anyone who fails to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols,” he said.

Ibrahim noted that only those whose results would be negative for the virus would be allowed to register at the orientation camps.

The director-general warned the 2021 “B” Stream II Prospective Corps Members (PMCs) against night journeys, as they prepare to proceed to the various NYSC Camps in Nigeria for the orientation programme.

He advised them against actions that could put their lives at risk, adding that they should report to camp on the dates on their call-up letters to avoid large gathering.

Ibrahim commended the NCDC for supporting the NYSC scheme to sensitise prospective corps members to stem the spread of COVID-19.

The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, urged the PMCs to join hands with the NYSC and the agency to have a successful service year.

Ihekweazu highlighted the importance of preventive measures to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

According to him, such measures include wearing of face masks and urged them to practise physical distancing, frequent handwashing and following other preventive hygiene protocols.

“We need to remain vigilant, even as we are all increasingly fatigued by the impacts of the COVID-19.

“There are important steps all of us can take to help reduce transmission and protect ourselves in the camp.

“Let’s continue to pay attention to the 3Ws – Wear a mask, Wash your hands, and Watch your distance,” he advised.