The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members across Nigeria to steer clear of partisan politics. He said their neutrality is critical to the integrity of the country’s democratic process, especially with the 2027 general elections approaching.
The warning was delivered during recent orientation camps in states including Zamfara and Niger. According to the NYSC leadership, corps members are expected to maintain strict neutrality throughout their service year because many are deployed as ad-hoc staff for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during elections.
The DG emphasized that involvement in partisan activities could compromise not only individual corps members but also the credibility of the electoral process. He warned that corps members must avoid actions that could be interpreted as political bias, whether in physical campaigns or online engagements.
This directive reinforces existing NYSC rules on non-partisanship. The scheme reminded corps members that their primary duty is national service, and engaging in politics directly contradicts the core values of the NYSC and could attract disciplinary actions.
The warning comes amid growing political activity and early election preparations nationwide. NYSC urged all stakeholders, including corps members, to focus on their service duties and contribute positively to nation-building without partisan influence. Source: Pulse Nigeria
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