The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging exorbitant food prices in orientation camps, dismissing them as unfounded and deliberately misleading.
Eddy Megwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations for NYSC, issued a statement on Saturday denouncing the purported allegations as “absurd, laughable, and regrettable.”
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Megwa condemned the narrative suggesting that a state coordinator had urged corps members to depart the orientation camp due to food shortages, labeling it as a fabrication intended to sow discord.
According to Megwa, such claims lack credibility, especially considering the extensive experience and seniority of the state coordinators involved, many of whom boast over 25 years of dedicated service to the NYSC.
The management of NYSC reiterated the robust operational framework governing orientation camps, highlighting the rigorous checks and balances in place to ensure the efficient provision of services, including meals for corps members.
Megwa emphasized that a Resident Officer from NYSC’s National Directorate Headquarters is consistently present to oversee adherence to established policies and procedures.
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Furthermore, NYSC’s Director-General, Brig Gen Yushau Dogara Ahmed, is actively involved in camp operations, personally visiting camps each season to address the welfare needs of Corps Members.
Regarding the regulation of camp markets, Megwa acknowledged efforts to shield them from exploitative practices while acknowledging the broader economic challenges confronting communities worldwide.
