Eight PCMs and their bus driver were abducted in August 2023 in Zamfara on their way from Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to Sokoto.
Mr Oga said it was a strategic move that would foster a quicker response to gunshot victims.
“If you take the decision to embark on a night journey, remember the dangers associated with it.’’
The NYSC chief said there was need to deepen partnership with the media, as they provide a veritable platform for the scheme’s side of the story to be heard.
YEP is an initiative of NEPC designed to empower the active and intelligent Nigerian youth population to become export champions.
Mr Ahmed noted that the state government’s support for the scheme showed an act of patriotism, integration and upholding of national unity.
Governor Peter Mbah has prayed the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to jail NYSC director-general Yusha’u Ahmed for disobeying a court order.
Ms Glinskaya said that the team was interested in learning from NYSC’s vast knowledge and experience in the area of youth empowerment.
The money is to improve the uniform quality of NYSC members, increase their bicycle and feeding allowances, and compensation to the staff.
The DG warned that unauthorised journeys would attract sanctions as enshrined in the scheme’s acts.
