By Isaiah Eka
The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Chief Sylvanus Okon, has reassured youth corps members posted to Akwa Ibom of their safety.
Okon said this on Tuesday when the Akwa Ibom Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Sam Pepple, paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Uyo..
The royal father said that the safety of lives and property of NYSC members serving in the state remained the priority of all traditional rulers.
He added that “the safety of youth corps members is very important to us because they are our children.
“I have also discussed the issue with village heads in my domain and we planned to summon all traditional rulers to address security concerns of corps members in the state.”
He urged youth corps members with any security challenge to promptly report to the nearest village head and police station..
Earlier, Pepple had appealed to the royal father to assign representatives from various clans to help safeguard the corps members in their respective communities.
Pepple raised concerns about increasing incidents of robbery affecting members in certain communities.
He provided an overview of the NYSC scheme’s structure and operations, emphasising its relevance to the community.
The coordinator, who thanked the paramount ruler for the warm reception accorded his entourage,
assured that newly posted youth corps members would henceforth be introduced to village heads upon arrival, to ensure better security arrangement.NAN
