By Olayiwola Omosola

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suspended the biometric clearance and the weekly Community Development Services (CDS) for Corps members nationwide. The Corps said the move was necessary given the planned protest, billed to hold between August 1-10, 2024.

As contained in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors, and Zonal Inspectors across the country, the Corps members were asked not to wear NYSC uniforms throughout the week of the protest.

The memo reads, “In furtherance to our earlier memo reminding Corps members of the scheme’s policy prohibiting participation in any form of protest, all Corps members are informed that biometric clearance and CDS activities are suspended with immediate effect.

The date for the resumption of these activities will be communicated in due course. Due to this postponement of all NYSC activities, all Corps members are directed not to wear their uniforms for any reason this week.”