The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has issued a stern warning to corps members, urging them to steer clear of political campaigns, rallies, and any activities that might link them to political parties. He gave the admonition on Wednesday while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp in Iyana-Ipaja.
Stay Apolitical
Nafiu emphasized that the NYSC remains an apolitical organization, and therefore, corps members must not engage in partisan political activities. “Do not get involved in the campaign of any political party. Don’t mix NYSC with politics. You should stay clear of politics,” he stated. He warned that any corps member found guilty of such involvement would face the consequences.
Responsible Social Media Use
The Director-General also advised corps members to use social media responsibly and avoid offences such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and cyber fraud. “Be careful about the way you use social media,” he added.
Financial Prudence and Entrepreneurship
Nafiu encouraged corps members to be financially prudent, cultivate a savings culture, and conduct themselves with discipline. He urged them to take advantage of the service year to promote national unity and integration by building lasting friendships across cultural divides. He also highlighted the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and encouraged corps members to explore investment opportunities in the capital market.
“It is a programme designed to empower you with financial knowledge and investment capacity. It will also enable corps members to make informed financial decisions,” he said.
Capital Market Awareness
In a statement, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, noted that the formal launch of the NYSC/Kudimata Capital Market Awareness Sensitisation Programme in Lagos aimed to equip corps members with essential knowledge of the capital market.
Camp Registration
The NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs Christianah Salmwang, informed the Director-General that the camp registered a total of 9,955 corps members, including those undergoing their orientation course in other states. She added that the corps members had demonstrated enthusiasm, discipline, and readiness to serve their fatherland.
