Shun get rich quick syndrome, corps members told

The National Youth Service Corps members have been advised to shun the get-rich-quick syndrome and seek lawful means of livelihood.

The Director-General of the corps, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, gave the advice yesterday while addressing corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Abia State.

He warned the youths against cybercrimes and other fraudulent activities.

“I want you to know that there is no shortcut to success. So, work hard and the sky will be your limit.

“Whatever you are doing, make the fear of God and honesty your watchwords,” he said.

Mr. Kazaure urged them to respect constituted authorities and always be civil in their approach whenever accosted by security agencies.

The Director-General also enjoined the Corps members to take advantage of the opportunities for self-employment offered through the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Earlier, the NYSC Abia State Coordinator, Mrs Francesca Ifon, identified security as one of the major challenges at the camp, and expressed hope of the state government intervention.

According to her, “I will not fail to mention to you that security has remained one of our major challenges in the camp, severally, it has been invaded by criminal elements that vandalized and stole our camp facilities including SAED equipment and other items”.

The state coordinator reminded Corps members that the purpose of the scheme is primarily to inculcate in Nigerian youths the spirit of selfless service to the community, and to emphasize the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all Nigerians, irrespective of cultural or social background.