CROSSJOF's Ogar Criticizes NYSC Camp Suspension in Obubra

Mrs Francisca Ogar, the Chairman of the Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF), condemned the suspension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Obubra, Cross River State, by its Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu. In a statement issued in Abuja, Ogar noted that during a recent Congress, members expressed that both state and federal governments share the responsibility for maintaining NYSC orientation camp facilities.

Although the Obubra camp has dilapidated facilities, the forum pointed out that many camps across Nigeria are in similar conditions and have not been closed. The journalists raised concerns about the negative impact of the camp's closure on the state, which relies on corps members for manpower in schools and hospitals.

They questioned whether there was effective communication between the state and federal governments and highlighted the delay in swearing in Ntufam Hilliard Etta, the board Chairman from Cross River. The forum urged the NYSC Director General to temporarily relocate the camp to a government secondary school or higher institution while repairs are made.