The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has warned that employers who fail to provide accommodation and transportation for corps members posted to their organisations will be blacklisted from participating in the scheme.

Speaking during an interactive session with corps members in Lokoja, Kogi State, General Nafiu said corps employers must improve the welfare of serving members, stressing that organisations that neglect their responsibilities would no longer enjoy the services of NYSC members.

He assured corps members of the Federal Government’s commitment to their security and welfare and appealed to state and local governments, as well as other stakeholders, to strengthen their support for the scheme.

The NYSC Director-General also urged corps members to remain security-conscious by reporting suspicious activities to relevant authorities. He advised them to uphold discipline, remain dedicated to their duties, and avoid actions capable of tarnishing the image of their families, institutions, and the NYSC.

Nafiu further encouraged the corps members to take the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme seriously, urging them to identify business opportunities within their host communities and begin building sustainable sources of income during their service year.

He also advised them to cultivate a savings culture despite the current economic challenges, describing prudent financial management as essential for future success.

Earlier, the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Mrs. Tochi Chika Chris-Moneke, thanked the Director-General for the visit, noting that it reflected his commitment to the welfare and security of corps members and staff. She also revealed plans to organise a Corps Employers’ Workshop and a Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme in the coming weeks.