NYSC Warns Prospective Corps Members Against Slim-Fitting Uniforms

Intending corps members in Gombe State have been warned against the attitude of shredding their National Youth Service Corps uniforms.

The State NYSC Coordinator, Ada Imoni, warned the prospective corps members in a statement titled, ‘2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream I Orientation Course’, Ezenwoko’s Blog understands.

Imoni decried how some corps members slim-fit, cut their pair of trousers to become shorter.

She said: “Management of the scheme has observed the growing trend of defacement of the NYSC uniform and improper dressing by Corps members. In view of that, Prospective Corps Members are advised not to deface the uniform either by slim-fitting, use of rubber band at the helm of the khaki trouser or cutting it to ‘three quarter’.

“They must be ready to be properly dressed for all occasions and function as leaders of tomorrow and role models to millions of youth in the country,” she said.

Imoni also reminded the prospective corps to come prepared to the orientation camp on Wednesday 20th October with strict observance of the COVID-19 safety measures.

The statement revealed that camping will last through Tuesday 9th November 2021.

“You are to also come prepared to observe the COVID-19 safety measures of regular use of the face mask, washing of hands under running water, and use of alcohol-based sanitisers. With strict adherence to the COVID-19 safety measures, we can mitigate the risk of transmission of the virus on camp,” the statement highlighted.