21/08/2026
CORPS MEMBERS CHARGED ON RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has mandated Corps Members to use the social media responsibly and avoid actions that may land them in trouble due to improper behaviour.
He said cyber bullying, online fraud, identity theft, data breach, cyber stalking among others, are part of the offences that may lead them to prosecution.
The DG gave the charge while interacting with the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream Two Corps Members in Yobe and Jigawa State Orientation Camps.
He also warned them against engaging in partisan politics, stressing that NYSC is a non-partisan organization.
"Don't insult anyone on the social media. Don't join politics and if you are caught as a Corps Member participating in partisan politics, you will be querried".
"Desist from all forms of political engagement during your service year", General Nafiu said.
He further advised the Corps Members to be security conscious in their environments, and thereafter disclosed that the Scheme does not post Corps Members to security challenged areas.
While presenting his Orientation Camp report to the Director General, the NYSC Yobe State Coordinator, Mr Okochi Okpara said 1,029 Corps Members comprising 572 male and 457 females, who were registered have been participating in all Camp activities.
Similarly, his Jigawa State counterpart, Alhaji Bala Mohammed Baba informed General Nafiu that the 1,186 Corps Members comprised of 681 males and 505 females on camp were well-behaved, diligent and ready to contribute their quota to the development of the State.