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NYSC warns public against fraudsters using Corps’ name

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned members of the public against the activities of some unscrupulous persons that are impersonating it through fraudulent means on the Internet. According to a statement from the NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa, all services in NYSC with regards to deployment, issuance of kits to Corps members while at the Orientation Camp, accommodation, feeding, posting and relocation attracts no fee, contrary to reports requesting for payment.

“Members of the public, especially students, prospective Corps members, parents, guardians, Corps employers and serving Corps members are strongly advised to beware of the activities of these persons whose intent is to defraud them of their resources.

“The public is hereby advised to visit any State Secretariat of the NYSC or other formations across the country to seek clarification on issues affecting the Scheme,” the statement stressed. In addition, there are up-to-date information on the programmes and activities of the NYSC, which can guide members of the public on the authenticity and verification of all activities of the Scheme on NYSC social media platforms. The statement warned that the full weight of the law would be applied on any individual or group of persons found advertising anything that borders on NYSC policy on the Social Media.

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