The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a stern warning to Corps members over the misuse of social media platforms.
The Director General of the scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, delivered the message while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Delta State.
According to Nafiu, corps members who publish negative or damaging content about the scheme or the country will face sanctions.
He urged them to instead use their online platforms to create constructive narratives that reflect positively on the NYSC, their host communities, and Nigeria as a whole.
The DG also cautioned Corps members against unauthorized travel, a recurring challenge that has exposed young service members to avoidable dangers in recent years.
He further encouraged them to respect the customs and cultural values of the communities they serve, adding that their conduct at their places of primary assignment should not “misrepresent” the Corps.
Earlier in the visit, NYSC Delta State Coordinator, John Kwaghe, presented a situational report to the DG.
The Coordinator revealed that 2,101 Corps members, 944 male and 1,157 female were deployed to the state under the new batch. Kwaghe noted that camp activities were progressing smoothly, with participants and officials demonstrating a high sense of discipline.
The NYSC’s renewed stance underscores the increasing influence of social media on national perception and youth engagement.
By encouraging responsible digital behavior, the Corps hopes to foster a generation of graduates who will serve as ambassadors of integrity both online and offline.
