THE National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the suspension of its monthly clearance and weekly Community Development Services (CDS) for August.
In accordance with service regulations, corps members are also instructed to refrain from wearing their official uniforms, instead attending in casual attire.
Additionally, corps members are urged not to participate in the hunger protest scheduled for August 1. The NYSC will provide updates on the resumption of normal Community Development Services and biometric clearance in due course.
A memo obtained by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reads: “In furtherance to our earlier memo reminding corps members of the scheme’s policy prohibiting participation in any form of protest, all corps members are informed that biometric clearance and CDS activities are suspended with immediate effect. The date for the resumption of these activities will be communicated in due course.
“Due to this postponement of all NYSC activities, all corps members are directed not to wear their uniforms for any reason this week.
“During this period, all corps members are assured that they will be attended to in their mufti.
“I wish to reiterate that the scheme promotes unity and will not tolerate any corps member participating in any form of protest that could lead to the breakdown of law and order.”
