The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday said it is mandatory for all prospective corps members to be vaccinated.
This was disclosed by the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, who gave the warning during a nationwide virtual address to the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Prospective Corps Members and Camp Officials.
Ibrahim said the warning is in line with the Federal Government’s December 1 deadline on COVID-19 vaccination adding that it became important as they are part of the federal public service.
The DG urged the PCMs to avoid complacency on COVID-19, as the disease was still very much around.
He said, “COVID-19 is still with us. The Federal Government’s deadline for vaccination is 1st December, and it is mandatory for all Corps Members because you are also part of the federal public service.
“Your employers will demand for evidence of vaccination. Therefore, make sure you vaccinate in camp in order to protect yourself and also protect others.”
Ibrahim admonished State Coordinators to work with the State Health Officials and the Primary Healthcare Development Agencies to ensure the vaccination of Corps Members.
He advised the PCMs to adhere strictly to all the non-pharmaceutical safety protocols of COVID-19, adding that anyone that violates the safety guidelines laid down in camp would be decamped.
The DG also urged the PCMs to provide the needs of their host communities by initiating projects that would positively improve their standard of living.