The NYSC management reportedly issued the warning to corps members, circulated on various social media platforms, reminding them that they are prohibited from participating in any political activities.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned serving corps member against participating in the planned nationwide protest slated to commence on August 1, 2024.
The NYSC management reportedly issued the warning to corps members, circulated on various social media platforms, reminding them that they are prohibited from participating in any political activities.
According to the statement, this restriction is based on the laws governing the NYSC scheme, which explicitly bar corps members from engaging in political movements.
The statement reads in part: “Nationwide protest circulating in the media space is scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. I want to remind you that, as Corps Members, you are prohibited by law from participating in any form of protest or demonstration.
“Section 14 of the NYSC Act clearly states that Corps Members shall not participate in any political or religious activities, including protests and demonstrations.”
SaharaReporters had reported how Nigerians have started mobilising themselves in thousands to hold a public demonstration across the country, tagged as 'EndBadGovernance'.
This protest aims to express their displeasure over the hardships President Bola Tinubu’s administration has created.
In a video seen by SaharaReporters on Friday, a concerned youth uses a sound amplifier to enlighten people and traders inside the popular Gaya market in Kano State on the need for them to massively join the planned nationwide protest.
He told Kano residents that this is the best opportunity for them to stand against agelong bad governance in Nigeria, adding that they should not be intimidated by what the ruling class may have said about the protest.
When contacted for comments, NYSC Director of Public Relations, Dr. Eddy Megwa, said he could not talk at that time.
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