Michael Onwuka, Enugu
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed shock over the deplorable condition of the orientation camp in Enugu State.
The management of the scheme also called on the state government to embark on urgent upgrade of the facilities in the camp as well as give the environment a facelift.
The Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, Mrs Fatima Abubakar, disclosed this on Friday while on an official visit to the orientation camp in Awgu, Enugu State.
Abubarkar said that she was shocked at the state of the orientation camp, adding that the infrastructure were below standard and deplorable.
She, however, applauded the corps members for not allowing the dilapidated state of the environment to affect them negatively.
“I am glad you have been participating in all activities in spite of the condition of the camp. These are the type of children we are proud of,” she said.
She said that by the NYSC rules, it was the responsibility of the host state government to maintain and provide the necessary facilities in the orientation camp in their domain.
Abubarkar said that she would use her official visit to the state to appeal to the state government to urgently intervene in the matter.
She described the structure used as a make-shift hall in the orientation camp as an eyesore and not suitable for such purpose.
“It is the responsibility of the state government to provide everything that will make you comfortable in camp.
“I will be meeting with the Secretary to the State Government today and we will talk to them about what needs to be done to make you comfortable.
“If nothing is done by the state government within two weeks we will explore other means to see that something is done,” she said.
Abubarkar urged the corps members to be security conscious and obey all camp regulations.
Earlier, the NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr Sam Ujogu, said that the corps members were of excellent behaviour, disciplined, motivated and responding well to the demands of the programme.
Ikengaonline reports that the orientation course for the Batch A, Stream II corps members opened on June 15, 2022.
