Police, NYSC partner for corps members security

Police, NYSC partner for corps members security

The National Youth Service Corps and the Nigeria Police Force have renewed their commitment to strengthen their cooperation aimed at improving the security of corps members across Nigeria.

According to a post from NYSC’s X handle on Tuesday, the pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

During the visit, Nafiu congratulated the Inspector-General on his appointment and commended the police for ongoing reforms within the force.

He stressed the importance of sustained collaboration to ensure the safety of corps members, particularly in orientation camps and host communities.

“The police have been instrumental to the success of NYSC activities and programmes since its inception,” Nafiu said.

He called for improved security around corps members and NYSC facilities nationwide.

“We appeal for maximum security for Corps Members and NYSC officials within and outside the Orientation Camps,” he added.

Nafiu also raised concerns about security as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, urging proactive protection for corps members and their property.

“We equally solicit for protection of corps members and their properties, including Corps Lodges, strengtfor as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections,” he said.

The NYSC Director-General also addressed administrative matters concerning exemption certificates for graduates of the Nigeria Police Academy.

He explained that the NYSC Act exempts members of the armed forces and paramilitary agencies from national service and called for further engagement on the issue.

“I would like to interface with the Management of the Police Academy to enable the NYSC issue certificates of exemption to graduates of the institution as is statutory,” he said.

In his response, the IG assured the NYSC of continued cooperation and commitment to protecting corps members nationwide.

He said the police already maintain records of corps lodges across the country to enable swift response when necessary.

“The police would continue to secure the scheme,” the IG said.

He also described the request on exemption certificates as welcome and pledged stronger collaboration between both institutions.

“The issue of exemption certificates for graduates of the Nigeria Police Academy is a welcome development,” he said.

The inspector-general further assured all that the police would continue to work closely with the NYSC to enhance security and protect corps members throughout their service year.