NYSC says the 2021 Batch “C’’ Stream II service year begins on
Nov. 24.
This is contained in a
statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, NYSC’s Director,
Press and Public Relations.
It said that sequel to the recent announcement by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, corps members will from Dec. 1 be required to also show evidence of vaccination.
“Federal civil servants including corps members will be required to show
evidence of COVID-19 vaccination before they are allowed access into offices
and orientation camps from Dec. 1.
“Please note that presentation
of forged COVID-19 vaccination certificate is a criminal offence,’’ the
statement read.
According to the statement all
Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) mobilised for the service year must present
themselves for the COVID-19 test at the camp before registration.
“Successfully registered PCMs
will be sworn-in on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The mandatory orientation course will
hold till Tuesday, Dec. 14.
“PCMs are to fill the COVID-19
Rapid Diagnostic Test self-reprinting form and print verification slip to be
presented in camp for COVID-19 test.
“We wish to inform Nigerians
that all COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly adhered to at the
orientation camps.
“We have partnered with the
National Centre for Disease Control and states health agencies to ensure
COVID-19-free orientation camps, the statement read.
It added that PCMs must report
to camp only on the dates indicated in their call-up letters to ensure that the
observance of COVID-19 protocols was maintained.
According to the statement, the
staggered date of reporting to camp by PCMs is to avoid overcrowding and ensure
physical and social distancing.
The statement said that all
PCMs were expected to report to camp with adequate face masks and personal
pocket-size hand sanitizer.
It urged all PCMs mobilised for
the service year to proceed to their respective camps as stated in their
call-up letters.
The scheme said that
foreign-trained graduates should report to the camp with their passports and
original copies of all uploaded documents.
“PCMs are strongly advised not
to embark on night journeys to orientation camps so as not to endanger
themselves,’’ the NYSC stated.
The scheme also advised PCMs
traveling by road to break their journeys if they exceeded 6 p.m.
They should pass the night at
military or police barracks, NYSC secretariats, corps lodges, and other safe
places.
The scheme urged all PCMs to
diligently read the call-up letters forwarded to them as they contained all
relevant information and guidelines.
“Parents and guardians are
enjoined to warn their wards to be security conscious and not to board vehicles
by the roadside.
“They should also not board
vehicles unregistered with the National Union of Road Transport Workers while
traveling to camp.
“They are advised to use only
government-approved motor parks not to fall prey to criminals. They should
equally be admonished on the dangers of traveling at night.
It added that the scheme
maintained liaison with security agencies to ensure the safety of all corps
members and assured that all inquiries made to the NYSC would be responded to
promptly.
It stated also that graduates
of Monotechnics or Polytechnics must present national diploma certificates and
other relevant documents as pre-condition for registration at the camp.
The scheme advised PCMs not to
present fake documents during registration as management had put in place
adequate machinery to clamp down on and prosecute culprits.
“In the event of any loss of
call-up letter, the PCM who collected the letter from his or her institution is
advised to obtain a police report and affidavit.
“Thereafter, the PCM should
report to the institution of graduation for further action.
“Those who initially printed
their call-up letters on-line can re-print the call-up letter in the case of
loss.
“Any person who fails to report for service as directed in the call-up letter shall be prosecuted,’’ the statement also read.
It stated that the prosecution would be carried out in line with the provisions
of Section 13 sub-section 1(a) and (b) of the NYSC Act, Cap. N84, Laws of the
Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
“All married pregnant and
nursing mothers not deployed to their respective husbands’ places of domicile
can now proceed to the NYSC orientation camps within their spouses’ state of
residence for the orientation course,’’ the statement said.
It added that these corps
members must in addition to other relevant documents, present evidence of
marriage, the identity of husband, and evidence of husband’s place of domicile.
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