NYSC Breaks Silence, As Lecturers Beat Corps Members In Ilorin
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to the incident of a feminine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kwara State who was allegedly assaulted by lecturers at Government Day Junior Secondary School in Ilorin.
The incident occurred on November 28, 2024, when the corps member visited the college to gather her clearance letter.
According to eyewitnesses, a instructor attacked the corps member, tearing her NYSC white T-shirt, and was joined by one other instructor who allegedly slapped her.
Morakinyo Oladipo, the NYSC’s head of Information and Public Relations in Kwara State, confirmed the incident and acknowledged that the scheme would search redress for the assault in opposition to the corps member.
Oladipo added that the corps member can be reposted to a distinct location to assist her overcome the trauma.
NYSC knowledgeable the state authorities, which has swung into motion to research the matter. “The NYSC expresses its displeasure concerning the matter,” Oladipo mentioned.
“Necessary steps will be taken to the extent that the law allows against such people that abused the female corps member.” the PRO added.
However, the Kwara State Government has condemned the alleged assault, describing it as unacceptable in society.
Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, acknowledged that the state authorities wouldn’t permit the incident to disrupt the peace in its educational establishments.
The Anti-Loitering Team of the Ministry and the Management Team of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission have visited the college to research the alleged assault case, and calm has been restored.
,,,,,,The Commissioner appealed to the Management of the National Youth Service Corps and all involved people to be affected person, stay law-abiding, and carry out their duties with out worry.
____The incident has sparked outrage amongst Nigerians, with many calling for justice and stricter punishment for the lecturers concerned.
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