RELOCATION OF NYSC CAMP HAVE EXPOSED APC INSENSITIVITY TO THE PLIGHT AND SECURITY OF CORPS MEMBERS

BY GCM STRATEGIC TEAM

 8TH JUNE, 2024

The recent press statement issued by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State is rife with misleading information and unfounded accusations. The statement erroneously asserts that the relocation of the NYSC camp from Mangu to Du, in the Jos South local government area, was conducted under duress and for personal gain. This narrative is both inaccurate and misleading.

Firstly, the decision to relocate the NYSC camp was driven by legitimate security concerns, which the APC conveniently overlooks. The new location in Du offers enhanced security measures, ensuring the safety of corps members and staff. Contrary to the APC's claims, the previous site in Mangu could not be adequately secured despite best efforts, necessitating the move to a more secure environment.

Secondly, the APC's assertion that the new facility is owned by the wife of a prominent PDP member, thereby suggesting a conflict of interest, is baseless. There is no credible evidence to support this allegation. Such claims are intended to distract from the primary issue of ensuring the safety and well-being of the NYSC participants.

Moreover, the APC's argument that the funds used for rent at the new location could have been better spent on enhancing security at the old camp is unfounded. The relocation was not a matter of financial mismanagement but a necessary step to safeguard the lives of the corps members and staff. Allocating resources to an inherently less secure location would have been irresponsible and potentially dangerous.

Lastly, the statement's depiction of the old camp as being vandalized and reduced to a grazing field is a gross exaggeration and untrue. The camp was not abandoned to such a state; it was simply relocated to a more secure setting to address pressing security concerns.

The APC's press statement is a transparent attempt to undermine the PDP-led government and sow misinformation. We urge the public to disregard these baseless claims and consider the facts. The relocation was a prudent decision made in the best interest of those involved, prioritizing their safety above all else.

God bless GCM,

God bless Plateau State,

God bless Federal Republic of Nigeria.