In view of the regimentation and physical demands of some activities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation programme, the management of the Scheme has introduced the presentation of a Certificate of Fitness from recognised public health facilities by prospective Corps Members as a requirement for registration at the Orientation Camp.
The Director of Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, in a statement, said the essence is to enable Camp Officials to manage those who are not fit to undertake certain activities in the Camp.
According to Mr. Megwa, the exercise has been largely misunderstood, leading to the extortion from some prospective Corps Members by fraudulent individuals in their bid to secure such documents some of which may not stand a test of integrity.
He said in order to avail the Scheme of credible information on their health status and also protect them from exploitation by unscrupulous persons, prospective Corps Members will henceforth undergo a fitness test at the NYSC Clinic at the Orientation Camp with effect from the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course.
“It is pertinent to note that the NYSC Orientation Camp Clinics across the nation are managed by the National Health Insurance Authority with the supervision of Consultants from tertiary health institutions.
“Prospective Corps Members should note this information for compliance.” The statement reads.
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