NYSC Enhances Safety Standards for Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving safety measures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for staff, Corps Members, visitors, and government properties. Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director General of NYSC, made this statement during the inaugural Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Schedule Officers Workshop held in Abuja.

The workshop, themed “Preventing Workplace Hazards and Creating a Safe Environment in All NYSC Formations,” highlighted the significance of workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental sustainability. Mr. Nura Umar, the Director of Human Resource Management, conveyed General Nafiu's message that all NYSC formations should prioritize regular inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness.

Nafiu urged participants to apply the knowledge gained to foster a proactive safety culture. Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, Director of General Services Department, noted that the workshop marks a crucial step towards a coordinated approach to occupational health and safety management across NYSC formations.

Participants included Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Schedule Officers from all 36 NYSC State Secretariats and the FCT.