The Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Rifkatu Yakubu, has urged female corps members to return to their parents after completing their one-year mandatory service, rather than heading to their boyfriends’ homes.
Yakubu gave the advice on Thursday during the distribution of National Service certificates to corps members who successfully completed their service.
Addressing the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream II female corps members, she said, “Ladies, please remember that your boyfriends are not your parents. After collecting your certificates, go home and celebrate with your family.”
She also encouraged corps members to apply the skills they acquired during their service, particularly those gained through the NYSC’s Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.
“Even if you did not fully engage in the SAED programme, it’s not too late. Instead of staying idle at home, find something productive to do. Use your last allowance wisely—invest in learning a trade or skill to support yourself and your family,” she advised.
Yakubu further warned corps members against engaging in criminal activities such as internet fraud, kidnapping, and ritual killings in the pursuit of quick wealth.
“These are not the values NYSC has instilled in you. You have been trained to be responsible members of society. Represent your family well and be good ambassadors of Nigeria, your institution, and the NYSC,” she added.
She also advised corps members to carefully check their National Service certificates for any errors before laminating them.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 1,652 corps members passed out in Bauchi State, comprising 1,118 males and 534 females.
