NYSC: Suspend Camp for Two Years- Osinbajo to FG. see http://myeduproject.com.ng/nysctop-10-reasons-why-corpers-should-apply-for-npower-recruitment
NYSC: Suspend Camp for Two Years- Osinbajo to FG: The Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has advised the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, suspend National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp exercises for a period of two years. http://myeduproject.com.ng/nysctop-10-reasons-why-corpers-should-apply-for-npower-recruitment
The Vice President who is he chairman Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC), made this statement due to the spread of the dreaded covid-19 pandemic, responsible for halting global economy. http://myeduproject.com.ng/nysc-covid-19-corper-bassey-donates-his-march-stipends-to-fight-virus
The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) suggested postponing NYSC camps for 24 months
According to the Cable “The immediate focus in the Education sector is to address the disruptions caused by the pandemic and ensuing social distancing measures at all levels of education,” the report read.
“Practical steps will be taken to minimize disruption to learning, utilizing technology as appropriate. Specifically, virtual learning will be implemented (either online or through broadcast), virtual convocation ceremonies or issuance of certificates (with postponed ceremonies) should be implemented to continue educational progression”
“In similar context, consideration will be given to suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp Exercises for at least 24 months while allowing deployment to places of primary assignment”
“This will ensure that there is no backlog in the National Service placement pipeline.” http://myeduproject.com.ng/covid-19-serving-nysc-medical-doctor-tests-positive-in-ondo
The month of march saw total shut down of all the orientation camps nation wide to curtail the spread of the deadly corona virus, responsible for the deaths of hundred of thousands of persons worldwide
“the corps members shall be posted to commence their primary assignments forthwith, while they shall be invited back to the orientation camps when the situation improves”-NYSC statement during the outbreak of covid-19
However, the FG has not made any move to suspend camp activities for 2years