At least 16 members of the National Youth Service Corps in Sokoto State have had their service period extended due to various acts of misconduct.
The State Coordinator of the scheme, Alhaji Usman Yaro, revealed this on Friday during the passing-out ceremony of the 2024 Batch C, Stream 2 corps members in Sokoto.
Yaro explained that the affected corps members were penalised for offences including abscondment, persistent absenteeism and other breaches of NYSC regulations, emphasising that the scheme maintains a zero-tolerance stance on truancy and indiscipline.
He said, “Discipline remains a core value of the NYSC, while sanctions are necessary to maintain the integrity of the scheme and ensure corps members comply with laid-down regulations.
“In this regard, no fewer than 16 corpers will be punished for extension of service year due to various offences committed while undergoing their service year.”
He also announced that two corps members received the prestigious Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar Award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to improving the living standards of their host communities.
The coordinator commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his sustained support for the scheme, particularly his commitment to the continuous payment of state allowances to corps members.
“I also seize this opportunity to appreciate the Sultan of Sokoto for his unflinching support for the scheme, which clearly demonstrates his love for Nigerian youths and the NYSC in particular,” Yaro said.
“I also seize this opportunity to appreciate the Sultan of Sokoto for his unflinching support for the scheme, which clearly demonstrates his love for Nigerian youths and the NYSC in particular,” Yaro said.
