An official statement from the National Youth Service Corps has confirmed the suspension of the on-going orientation course at orientation camps nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made shortly after the confirmation of the third coronavirus case in Nigeria.
The statement from NYSC authorities, released on its official Facebook page, assured that Corps Members would be posted to begin their primary assignments immediately. They will be invited back to the Orientation Camps when the situation improves, similar to what happened during the Ebola virus threat a few years ago. The management also reassured that no Corps Member or Camp Official has contracted the virus since its outbreak.
The full statement reads as follows:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SUSPENSION OF THE ON-GOING ORIENTATION COURSE
Sequel to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic which led to the cancellation of the National Sports Festival, Management of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme wishes to announce the suspension of the on-going Orientation Course for the 2020 Batch “A” Stream 1 Corps Members.
Therefore, the Corps Members shall be posted to commence their primary assignments forthwith, while they shall be invited back to the Orientation Camps when the situation improves, just like it happened a few years ago when the Nation was confronted by the Ebola virus threat.
Management wishes to state that no Corps Member or Camp Official has contracted the virus,
Thank you.
MANAGEMENT
