Almost everyone who has passed through the mandatory
one year NYSC will not be surprised at the recent revelation by the
Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig.Gen. Nnamdi
Okore-Affia, that some of the inspectors of the scheme allegedly extort
money from corps members.
Okore-Affia blamed the development for acts of indiscipline among corps members.
The NYSC chief stated this at the opening ceremony of
the 2012 Inspectors Development Programme organised for inspectors in
the South at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Sagamu, Ogun State on
Wednesday.
Okore-Affia, who was represented at the event by the
Director, Corps Welfare and Inspection, Mr. Emmanuel Obi, also said many
of the inspectors had performed poorly.
He said, “As field officers who constitute the engine
room of the operations of the scheme in the states, you are expected to
be above board and act as role models and dependable mentors to the
corps members. It is however regrettable that the attitude of many of
you leave so much to be desired.
“Reports from the recent nationwide inspection and
corps members’ forum indicated that some of you engage in acts capable
of bringing the scheme into disrepute.
“Unwholesome practices such as delegating your
responsibilities to corps members, non-residence in the communities
where your workplaces are located, thereby leading to irregular
attendance and poor supervision of corps members not only detract from
the noble objectives of the scheme but negatively affect her corporate
image.”
The army chief added, “The NYSC inspectors are today
confronted with a plethora of national, state, community and corps
members-related challenges, hence, they need to be adequately trained to
competently handle issues and solve problems within the expected time
frame.
“The scheme is being confronted with a lot of
challenges ranging from astronomical increase in corps population,
insecurity, corps rejection, inadequate camp facilities and dwindling
welfare provision for corps members due to inadequate funding. With
these enormous challenges the scheme needs to review its operations and
evolve strategies that will reposition it for efficient and effective
execution of its mandate.
“Therefore, managing the scheme at this particular time requires
staff with dynamism, competence, requisite skills and ability to cope
with the identified challenges and other demands of youth management for
national development. It is in view of this that management has
resolved to give adequate attention to staff training and development.”
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