The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Akwa Ibom state chapter has consoled with the families of five corps members who lost their lives while serving their motherland.
The chapter made this known during the 2019 Batch ‘A’ passing out ceremony of corps members deployed to the state on Thursday in Uyo.
State coordinator of NYSC, Mr Oluwole Amusan, who expressed sympathy over the loss, said seven corps members absconded and were made to repeat service year.
He also disclosed that 16 others who committed various degrees of misconduct were also compelled to repeat some months of service year.
“While we rejoice with the corps members for the feat attained, I regret to report that we lost five corps members during the year under different circumstances.
“May I, therefore, humbly request that we observe a minute silence in memory of the late patriots. May their souls continue to rest in perfect peace.
“During the same period, seven corps members absconded from service. They have been recommended for a repeat of the service year whenever they re-surface.
“There are also 16 others who committed various degrees of misconduct; varying from unauthorized journeys, absenteeism and other acts contrary to the provision of the NYSC bylaws.
“They have been booked to serve extension of service year, ranging from two weeks to four months”, he said.
The state governor, Udom Emmanuel commended the corps members for their contributions in both the educational and socio-economic lives of the state.
Governor, who was represented by Mrs. Mary Bassey, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports, said the state would soon improve on the corps members’ allowance.
“I commend your zeal and welcome you to the larger society where you are expected to continue to make individual and collective contributions towards national growth and development.
