By Saheed Ibrahim

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The Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps, Mohammed Fadah has warned Corps Members to steer clear of politics in their respective places of primary assignments.

Fadah gave this charge during the closing ceremony of the Batch B Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State.

Fadah also directed that the Corps participants should be guided by the provisions of NYSC Act and Bye Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations.

He admonished them to integrate into their host communities and appealed to them to respect their cultures, and distant themselves from local politics.

“I would like to remind you of your oath of allegiance in which you pledged to accept posting in good faith. I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations.

“In keeping with the objectives of the scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities while also appreciating and respecting their cultures.

“I must, however, emphasise that engagement in local politics is a no-go-area for you.  Furthermore, I enjoin you to undertake personal and group Community Development Service projects that will help to uplift the living standard of the people of your host communities,” Fadah said.

The Director General, who was represented by the Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani said that he was highly impressed with the reports of their participation in the entrepreneurial training conducted in camp under the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.

“I encourage you to build on the skills acquired by availing yourselves of opportunities for post-camp training as this will go a long way in empowering you for self reliance”.

He, however urged employers of labour to take seriously the welfare, security of life, and property of Corps Members, stressing that it would encourage them to be committed.

A total of 1,320 Corps members passed out in Ondo state.