Ondo 2020: Comply With Electoral Laws, NYSC DG Charges Corps Members

The Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuiabu Ibrahim, has advised some Corps Members in the service of electoral officers in the October 10 Ondo governorship election to face off themselves with electoral misconduct at the polls.

Shuaibu gave the keynote advise today in Akure, the state capital while sensitising the Corps Members on their roles as “non-partisan” in the October 10 poll.

“As Corps Members in National Service, you’re expected to be neutral and apolitical. Adhere strictly to the electoral laws.
“Don’t do anything untoward that will tarnish the image of the NYSC Scheme. INEC Management holds you in high esteem because of your knowledge, patriotism and records in previous elections,” he stated.

He, however, admonishing the affected Corps Members to build on the exemplary character of their counterparts in Edo who contributed to the success of the poll held last month.

He equally, ordered all Corps Members who are to participate in the election to be fully kitted and they must have their ID cards handy, with advise that they for logistics reasons, should contacts both NYSC and INEC officials with assurance that corps members should reach out to him via 09033050540 (SMS only) for critical issues, among other security reasons.

In her welcoming address, the Ondo State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Grace Akpabio, appreciated the presence of the DG whom she described as “father that means well for his children” while urging the Corps Members to strictly imbibed by all the directives.
In a related development, a Corps Member simply identified as Victor Otokpa on behalf of his colleagues presented portraits, which he crafted for the DG and the State Coordinator respectively at the end of the programme.

Receiving the gifts, the duo commended the Corps Member for distinguishing himself among the crowd while appreciating his good gesture.