The DG, reiterating the scheme’s commitment to corps members’ welfare, assured that all arrangements to effect the payment had been put in place.
The NYSC director-general said that most of the corps members were used to comfort before being called up for service.
The director-general noted that no ransom was paid for the release of any of the youth corps members.
The NYSC DG said that the demobilised candidates would be prosecuted accordingly.
NYSC director-general Yusha’u Ahmed has called on corps members to adhere strictly to the scheme’s dress code and embrace regimented camp life.
“I encourage you to continue to optimise the IT solutions for accuracy and greater efficiency.’’
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.
