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2019 elections: Be neutral, safety conscious, NYSC DG urges corps member

2019 elections: Be neutral, safety conscious, NYSC DG urges corps member




Published 
25th January, 2019

 Maj-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps has advised corps members that would participate as ad-hoc staff during the general elections to be neutral and conscious of their safety.
Kazaure gave the advice during a sensitisation visit to the participating corps members at the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt on Friday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission would recruit corps members as ad-hoc staff for the 2019 general elections.
He urged them not to engage in any form of sharp practices that could compromise the election and expose them to avoidable risk.
“You must remain neutral, avoid taking anything from politicians and render your service without compromising integrity and the election.
“You must shun any form of sharp practices at the polling unit to be free from unwarranted attacks,” he said.
According to Kazaure, The Nigerian Police Force, Army, Department of State Service and other security agencies will be deployed on the election day.
“So, you must appear neat in your uniform and carry your NYSC Identification Card, for easy identification should the unexpected happen.
“Don’t argue with anyone and if there is crisis, run to the nearest police station or security post,” he said.
The NYSC DG told the corps members that their voluntary participation should not be for personal interest but in the interest of the nation.
“A set of corps members did the scheme proud during the 2011 elections, and I trust that you will do better than them,” he said.
Mr Etim Umoh, INEC Administrative Secretary in Rivers, said the commission would do everything possible to protect the corps members.
“We are liaising with security agencies to ensure both the upland and coastal areas of the state are well secured.
“Don’t create any loophole in the polling unit and expose yourself to danger, as you must be transparent, and not be partisan to avoid instant reaction,” he said.
Umoh disclosed that the commission had an insurance cover for the corps members.
(NAN)

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