This was stated by the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna State, Major General M.L.D Sarazo who assured that officers and men of the division would ensure that corps members and NYSC formations within its areas of operation continuously enjoy maximum protection.
The Nigerian Army has promised enhanced security for all the corps members of the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) nationwide.
This was stated by the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna State, Major General M.L.D Sarazo who assured that officers and men of the division would ensure that corps members and NYSC formations within its areas of operation continuously enjoy maximum protection.
He said all corps members serving at the division are equally accorded high priority with other privileges alongside the army officers.
The GOC disclosed this on Monday when the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Kaduna State.
He stated further that NYSC had always been a part of the Nigerian Army and there is a need to foster stronger relationships between both government establishments.
General Sarazo added that the division would continue to work with other sister security agencies, community leaders, traditional rulers, religious groups, political leaders and other stakeholders in the effective discharge of its duties.
"We will continue to provide adequate security for all Corps Lodges, NYSC Secretariats and Orientation Camps", he said.
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, while speaking earlier, congratulated the GOC on his appointment.
He disclosed that 1 Division Kaduna is one of the critical stakeholders of NYSC, especially by providing robust welfare package, security and other logistics support for corps members serving at the division.
General Ahmed also commended the division for its numerous support for the NYSC Kaduna State secretariat, through the deployment of military personnel to the orientation camp for drills, physical training and other security matters.