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COVID-19: Oyo NYSC members develop semi-automated hand washing device

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Three corps members serving in Oyo State have developed a semi-automated hand washing device with soap dispenser and underground draining system to aid in curtailing spread of coronavirus pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trio – Victor Afolabi, Victor Ogunmoye and

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NYSC donates protective equipment to Enugu Govt

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu, on Friday, donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the state government in the fight against coronavirus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items donated included, 40 cartons of hand sanitisers and 50 pieces of face masks. The NYSC State Coordinator, Mr […]

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COVID-19: NYSC donates preventive materials to Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has donated sanitisers, face masks and liquid soaps to the Kano state hovernment to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim, Shuaibu the director general of the NYSC, presented the items to the state government on Thursday in Kano. Ibarhim, who was represented by the NYSC state […]

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COVID-19: NYSC seeks Kano Govt’s support to produce protective matetials

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

Kano – Mrs Aisha Tata, Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), in Kano has sought the support of  the state government towards the production of hand sanitisers, liquid soap and face masks. Tata said on Wednesday in Kano that the move was in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. According to her, the […]

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COVID-19: NYSC commends Corps medical personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, on Sunday, commended the unparalleled sacrifices being made by the Corps Medical Personnel (CMP), comprising Corps Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses and other paramedics, in this hour of global challenge imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public

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Kebbi denies rumour of COVID-19 outbreak

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2020 0

Kebbi state government has denied rumours that a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state has contacted the coronavirus. Commissioner for Health and Chairman of the task force for control of COVID-19 in the state, Alhaji Ja’afar Muhammad, said this while briefing newsmen in Birnin-Kebbi on Thursday. Muhammad said that the […]

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Coronavirus: We’re leaving no stone unturned – NYSC Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

Ikare Akoko (Ondo State) – The management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will continue to take proactive measures to wage unrelenting and aggressive war against any epidemic ravaging the society. The Ondo State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Grace Akpabio, stated this on Saturday, while welcoming officials of the state Ministry of Health […]

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COVID-19: NYSC subjects Governor, Minister others to screening before entering camps

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja As part of recommended measures to contain the COVID-19, high profile personalities such governors and ministers are subjected to screening along with Corps Members and other visitors before entry into NYSC Orientation Camps nationwide. This is in addition to the provision of hand wash points with germ-killing liquid soaps and sanitizers at […]

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Army hands over rescued kidnapped corps member in Taraba to NYSC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Army on Thursday handed over a corps member kidnapped by gunmen along Wukari-Jalingo Road to the authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). NYSC state Coordinator in Taraba state, David Markson, confirmed the handing over to journalists in Jalingo. READ ALSO: Buratai pledges more opportunities for women in Army He said a corps […]

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NYSC boss tasks corps members on good conduct

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Prospective corps members have been advised to maintain good conduct while in camp in their places of primary assignment and host communities. nysc NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen., Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave the advice while addressing 2020 Batch ‘A’ prospective corps members deployed to Anambra state at the Orientation Camp in Umuawulu/ Mbaukwu, Awka East Local

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COVID-19: NYSC provides hand sanitisers at orientation camps – Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Taraba state Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), David Markson, says that the scheme has provided hand sanitizers and sensitisation leaflets in all 37 orientation camps across the country to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Markson disclosed this on Thursday at the inauguration ceremony of the 2020 batch A stream 1 corps members at […]

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COVID-19: NYSC beefs up health checks in orientation camp in

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu state has strengthened measures in camp to check the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) during the ongoing orientation course in Enugu. The Camp Director, Mrs. Nnenna Ani, in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu, said that prospective corps members and camp officials were subjected to mandatory infrared […]

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COVID-19: NYSC beefs up health checks in orientation camp in Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu State, has strengthened measures in camp to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) during the ongoing orientation course in Enugu. Mrs Nnenna Ani, the Camp Director, in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu, said that prospective corps members and camp officials were subjected to mandatory infrared thermometer […]

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Coronavirus: MURIC calls for postponement of NYSC exercise

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

Lagos – The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the postponement of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Batch A orientation camp due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. The Director of the group, Prof. Ishaq Akintola made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. He expressed doubts over the […]

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Scout for sports talents in NYSC, Minister tells clubs, federations

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

 The Federal Government has called on sports clubs, federations and corporate organisations to beam their searchlights on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for talents. Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youths and Sports, made the call on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the 2019 annual NYSC sports and cultural festival tagged: “Harnessing Youth […]

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We lost 5 corps members to death in A’ Ibom – NYSC Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Akwa Ibom, Mr Julius Amusan, said on Thursday that five corps members serving in the state died during the 2019 Batch “A” service year. Amusan who made the closure during the passing out parade of the corps members in Uyo, said the corps members died in different circumstances. […]

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7 NYSC members to repeat service year in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Katsina state Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alhaji Ahidjo Yahaya says seven out the 1,800 Batch “A” corps members who served in the state will repeat their service year for violating the rules the scheme. Yahaya stated this during the passing out parade of Batch “A” corps members on Thursday in Katsina. READ […]

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Gombe offers 2 corps members’ automatic employment

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Gombe state government on Thursday offered automatic employment to two outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as eight others were honoured with the state merit award. The lucky corps members are Aisha Saba-Yabagi from Niger state and Uzoamaka Blessing from Imo state. A total of 1, 203 corps members passed out at a […]

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Stop seeking white collar jobs, Lalong to corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has charged the National Youth Service Corps Members (NYSC) members to stop seeking for white collar jobs. “The era of desperately seeking for white collar jobs is over. You must therefore, brace up for the daunting challenges ahead and create opportunities rather than seeking for them,” he informed corps […]

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18 corps members to repeat service in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Eighteen members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2019 Batch C serving in Ebonyi state have been handed various degrees of punishment for flouting the rules and regulations of the scheme. State Coordinator of the corps, Ann lbe stated this during the passing out parade of the batch C corps members at the Ngele […]