‘Situation under control’ – NYSC reacts as female hostel inside Ekiti orientation camp coll@pse

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has announced that the hostel collapse in Ekiti camp is under control.

This was made known by the Director of information, Eddy Megwa in a statement issued out on Friday 12th of July, 2024.

The female hostel collapsed in the early hour on Friday, but no casualties.

“EKITI CAMP SITUATION UNDER CONTROL”, the scheme stated.

“Management wishes to inform the general public about the collapsed convenience that occurred in the early hours of today, Friday 12th July, 2024, at Ekiti State Orientation Camp in Ise-Orun, Emure Ekiti, that the situation is under control.

The strong collaboration of the entire camp officials that served as first responders to the two injured Corps Members from the incident were effectively coordinated by the State Coordinator.

Meanwhile, those injured are very stable and receiving medical attention at a tertiary health facility in the State.

Responding to the incident, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed expressed shock over the issue and used the opportunity to call on the State Government to urgently equip the Camp with sustainable facilities that will not endanger the lives of the Camp community. The Director General also stated that it is the primary function of various State Governments to build and maintain facilities in the Orientation Camps as contained in the NYSC Act.

Parents and guardians are hereby enjoined to remain calm as Management is committed to ensuring the safety of all Corps Members including Camp Officials in all NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.

Thank you.“ the statement reads, [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>