Plateau Assures NYSC Corps Members Of Adequate Security

Plateau government has assured the NYSC batch “A” corps members posted to the state of adequate security during orientation and in their places of primary assignment.

Mr Lohfa Bako, Commissioner for Youth Development, who represented Gov. Jonah Jang, gave the assurance on Thursday in Jos, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2012 batch “A” corps members.

Bako said that adequate security arrangement had been made to ensure their safety during the service year.

The commissioner urged the coprs members not to entertain any fear as all hands were on deck to ensure their safety.

He, however, cautioned them on the need to be security conscious.

Mr Maram Maful, Plateau NYSC Coordinator, in his speech, said that the scheme, in collaboration with the various security agencies, had mapped out strategies to secure the corps members.

He commended the Plateau government for the support the scheme had received, and especially for the work going on at the permanent site in Mangu Local Government Area.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 508 corps members, comprising 309 males and 199 females, were registered on camp. (NAN)