7 corps members to repeat service year in Nasarawa

Seven corps members of the 2018 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State are to repeat their service year.

NYSC State Coordinator Hajiya Ramatu Sanda, said in Lafia at the passing out parade for the 2018 Batch “B” Stream II corps members that the seven corps members absconded from their Places of Primary Assignment (PPA), during the service year.

“Some corps members erred during the service year. We have seven corps members who totally absconded from service. Others left their places of primary assignment without permission among other offences.

“For those who absconded, they will be remobilised for a new service year. The extension of the other three will depend on the gravity of their misconducts after final ratification by the Nasarawa State NYSC Governing Board,” she said.

According to her, the decision to punish the erring corps members was based on the recommendation of the state NYSC Disciplinary Committee.

“We have a committee on corps discipline, comprising all assistant directors and all heads of branches in the secretariat. This body looks into the cases and invites the corps members concerned to defend themselves.

“At the end, a decision is taken, strictly in accordance with our laws but the decision takes effect after the NYSC governing board has ratified it.’’

The coordinator thanked the state government for supporting the NYSC and revealed that 10 of the corps members that were passing out would be given awards for their exemplary service during the year. She said that would also need ratification from the NYSC governing board in the state.