By John Ikani
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it plans to inaugurate a camp court to try erring corps members.
This was disclosed by Ekiti State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mary Chikezie on Monday during the swearing-in of the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Emure, in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti.
The NYSC boss who urged corps members to shun negative vices like drunkenness, gambling, cultism among others, added that the camp court will soon be inaugurated to try erring corps members at camp and sanction them appropriately.
“This court will try erring corps members and appropriate sanctions will be meted to such individuals in accordance with our Bye-Laws,” she said.
She also reiterated the commitment of the scheme to equipping Nigerian youths with the right knowledge, skills and ability for smooth transit into the larger society.
“NYSC scheme has designed the service year to develop the nation’s youth, both physically and intellectually.
“We are committed to equip you with the requisite knowledge, skills and ability to transit smoothly into the larger society,” the NYSC state coordinator said.