INEC says it has extended insurance cover to corps members on duty in case of injury or other emergencies to all corps members involved in election duty.
), Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission will continue to place premium on the security of corps members on election duty.
“Working with the security agencies, we will also extend protection and security to the youth corps members’ lodges when they are deployed to the field on election days. The chairman said the commission would continually operate within the framework of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the commission and the NYSC.
Responding, Mrs Uba expressed the NYSC’s continued readiness to partner with the commission, adding that a lot had been achieved over time. “This is to further encourage them, given the situation we have found ourselves. They need to be assured that their security is being taken care of.’’ This, she said, would add to the number of corps members, who would be available to participate in the process.
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