281 fake NYSC members discovered in Niger as Batch B orientation camps close

Two hundred and eighty one fake corps members were thrown out of the orientation camp by authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger State.

This was disclosed by Mr. Steven Ehoda-adi, the state’s coordinator of NYSC who spoke to journalists after the closing ceremony of the 2014 Batch B orientation exercise in Paiko.

He said those affected had nothing to show that they qualified for admission into the camp as they did not produce their call-up letters or any other evidence of qualification.

He also said that some of them claimed to have lost their letters when they were attacked by armed robbers on their way to Minna, others claimed to have misplaced them, while some presented photocopies of the letters which he said was not acceptable.

Only 3,259 batch B corps members on Tuesday successfully completed their three weeks orientation in the state.

Two hundred and thirty comprising pregnant and nursing mothers were disallowed from taking part in the normal routine during the three weeks orientation exercise.