NYSC DG urges corps members to avoid political campaigning
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against participating in political campaigns or promoting political parties using their NYSC identity. During a visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Katsina, he emphasized the importance of maintaining political neutrality. Nafiu also warned about the dangers of spreading misinformation and AI-generated content, urging corps members to verify information before sharing. The orientation course, which commenced on August 5, is expected to end on August 25, 2026.
What we know
- Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu warned corps members not to engage in political campaigns or use their NYSC identity for political promotion ahead of the 2027 elections.
- He stressed the importance of verifying information before sharing, due to the rise of AI-generated content and misinformation.
- The orientation course began on August 5 and is scheduled to end on August 25, 2026, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Katsina.
- Evans Okwor, Katsina State NYSC Coordinator, reported that 1,333 corps members and 363 camp officials are participating in the exercise.
- Common health challenges at the camp include malaria, typhoid fever, asthma, peptic ulcer disease, body pains, and blood pressure-related conditions.
