NYSC loses 3 corps members, 18 others to repeat service in Anambra

Maduako Igbokwe l Thursday, October 15, 2020

ONITSHA, Anambra, Nigeria – Anambra State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Kehinde Aremu, has disclosed that out of 3,131 corps members deployed to the state in the 2019 Batch C stream one , three persons  died while in service.

He also stated that 18 corps members also had their services year  extended by one year, for various offenses including absenteeism.

According to him, those that died while in service, died out of natural sickness in their various home towns. Aremu said the corps members were  moved to their homes towns ,when NYSC could no longer handle their sickness.

He said the 18 persons who services were extended were 9 males and 9 females. Aremu, made the disclosure   on Thursday while handling over certificates to Corps members at Awka South local government area of the state during the passing out parade of the 2019 batch C stream one.

He also stated that a total 3,131 Corps passed out during the ceremony.

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According to him, the sanctions meted out to the 19 NYSC members were meant to instill discipline and deter others from committing similar offenses.

Aremu however, said that about three persons made governor’s merit list and  that the state scheme is waiting for  Governor Willie Obiano to present merit awards to those  three corps members who distinguished themselves in service .