The National Youth Service Corps has extended the service year of 12 corps members in Osun State over breaches committed during the 2025 Batch A Stream II programme.
The development was disclosed by the Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, during the distribution of Certificates of National Service to corps members who successfully completed the mandatory programme on Thursday in Osogbo.
Kubiangha said the disciplinary actions were taken in accordance with the NYSC Bye-Laws regulating the conduct of corps members during the national service year.
According to him, 2,132 corps members successfully completed their service year and were presented with Certificates of National Service during the passing-out ceremony held in the state.
The NYSC management also disclosed that 27 corps members absconded from their Places of Primary Assignment (PPA) after allegedly abandoning their national assignments without authorisation during the service year.
Kubiangha stated that the sanctions were necessary to maintain discipline and protect the integrity of the national service scheme across the country.
He commended the majority of the outgoing corps members for their commitment and contributions to the development of their host communities during the one-year programme.
“The scheme remains a platform for personal growth and national development,” Kubiangha said.
He urged the discharged corps members to remain committed to the values of patriotism, integrity and discipline acquired during their service year.
The coordinator also advised them to keep their Certificates of National Service safe, describing the document as vital for future career opportunities.
Kubiangha further cautioned corps members against engaging in partisan political activities or making statements capable of exposing them to danger ahead of the forthcoming elections in the state.
He urged the former corps members to remain security conscious and avoid actions that could threaten public peace or endanger their personal safety.
The NYSC coordinator also encouraged them to focus on self-development and explore economic opportunities that would help them become self-reliant after completing national service.
