NYSC Management has reacted to the news of collapsed convenience that occurred in the early hours of today, Friday 12th July, 2024, at Ekiti State Orientation Camp in Ise-Orun, Emure Ekiti, said that the situation is under control.
The scheme said this was as a result of strong collaboration of the entire camp officials that served as first responders to the two injured Corps Members from the incident were effectively coordinated by the State Coordinator.
Meanwhile, those injured are very stable and receiving medical attention at a tertiary health facility in the State.
Responding to the incident, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps expressed shock over the issue and used the opportunity to call on the state Government to urgently equip the Camp with sustainable facilities that will not endanger the lives of the Camp community. The Director General also stated that it is the primary function of various State Governments to build and maintain facilities in the Orientation Camps as contained in the NYSC Act.
General YD Ahmed enjoined Parents and Guardians to remain calm as Management is committed to ensuring the safety of all Corps Members including Camp Officials in all NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.