Amid rising concerns over the safety of corps members, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed viral reports suggesting a “ransom clause” in its operations, calling the claims false and misleading while reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and protection of all participants.
In a statement on Wednesday, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, clarified that the scheme has no legal or operational basis for such a clause.
“This claim is entirely fictitious and should be disregarded”, she said.
The statement comes as families and the public express anxiety over the security of corps members posted to high-risk areas. To address these concerns, the NYSC highlighted that corps members in vulnerable regions receive military escorts, a practice implemented since 2024 in parts of the North West and earlier in the North East.
Additionally, orientation camps in states including Kebbi, Kaduna, Kwara, Borno, Gombe, and Plateau have been relocated to safer locations to protect corps members and camp officials.
The NYSC also reminded the public of existing welfare measures, such as life insurance coverage under Capital Express Assurance Limited, which extends three weeks beyond service completion, and enrolment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
“The NYSC remains fully committed to the safety, well-being, and welfare of all corps members and staff nationwide”, the statement concluded.
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