by James Sambo

Hey ‘corpers’, fret not, for you will be adequately protected during the 2015 general elections.

The leadership of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission have assured the National Youth Service Corps members who would be participating in the 2015 general elections of ‘safety’ during and after the elections.

The Director General of the NYSC scheme, Brigadier General Johnson Olawunmi, told journalists on Wednesday that provision has been placed on ground to ensure the protection of lives of NYSC members before, during and after the electoral activities.

He revealed that the NYSC was partnering with some Nigeria security agencies to see that the lives of all the corps members are protected and also to ensure that their welfare and logistics were adequately taken care of during the election.

“It is the duty of INEC to provide adequate security for corps members, who will be used as ad hoc staff for the 2015 elections.”

While advising corps members to be of good conduct during the 2015 elections activities, he noted that they would be paid for their services.

In times past, corps members have been victims of the election violence.

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