The director-general, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has appealed to corps members to always seek clearance from the constituted authority before embarking on a journey during their service year in order to prevent avoidable dangers on the highways.

He gave the advice while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members currently undergoing the three weeks orientation exercise at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Okada in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Nafiu asked the corps members to take responsibility for their personal security by being vigilant at their places of primary assignment and avoiding night journeys.

He further advised them to always get correct information, and establish facts before circulating the same on social media platforms to avoid misinformation.

Speaking further, Nafiu charged them to abstain from social vices such as cultism, cyber crimes, thuggery and other negative acts that could jeopardise their personal safety.

He appealed to the corps members to network strategically among themselves and, most especially in their respective host communities with the view of leaving a lasting mark and justifying the essence of the scheme.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Edo State coordinator of the scheme, Dr Ifeoma Frances Ben-Ushie, informed the director-general that the corps members were in high spirits, disciplined, well-behaved and participating actively in all camp activities.

She further appreciated management for providing the enabling environment and, also the director-general for the visit. (TRIBUNE)

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