In a decisive move aimed at enforcing discipline within its ranks, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has extended the service year of 119 corps members from the 2024 Batch B, Stream I due to various breaches of its code of conduct.
According to a report from multiple local sources, the announcement came during a low-key passing-out ceremony held across the state's local government areas on Tuesday. The event marked the formal completion of the mandatory one-year national service for thousands of corps members.
The Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Agbor Ndoma Obim, while supervising the ceremony in Osogbo, confirmed that a total of 2,057 corps members were successfully disengaged. However, 86 corps members had their service extended due to infractions, while 33 were declared absconders. "These individuals committed offenses that contravened the NYSC bye-laws and therefore cannot be allowed to pass out with others," Obim stated.
He was accompanied by Akinola Simeon, Deputy Director of the South-West Area Office II, and other senior NYSC officials, who ensured a smooth and decentralized distribution of discharge certificates across the various zones.
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While addressing corps members at the Olorunda LGA distribution center, Obim issued a safety advisory. “Avoid traveling at night, always use recognized motor parks, and never travel in NYSC uniform,” he warned.
He emphasized NYSC’s role in fostering unity among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and regional communities and thanked God for seeing the corps members through a challenging year of service. “Your resilience has been commendable, and the nation is proud,” he added.
The event was attended by Local Government Inspectors, Zonal Inspectors, and other key NYSC personnel who facilitated the orderly wrap-up of the service year.
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