By Precious Oham
Reports reaching RoundoffNews indicate that two corps members have been hospitalised after the collapse of a female bathroom at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Ise/Orun-Emure, Ekiti state earlier today.
This is coming on the heels of several appeals by well-meaning Nigerians for the rehabilitation of the camp which is in dire need of a facelift due to the dilapidated buildings, hostels, and unhygienic environment.
Reacting to the latest development, the NYSC management has called for calm, saying that the situation is under control.
According to Eddy Megwa, Director, Information and Public Relations of the corps, the injured corps members are receiving treatment in a tertiary hospital in the State.
“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 incidence, the Director General of National Youth Service corps Brig Gen YD Ahmed expressed shock over the issue and used the opportunity to call on the state Governmnet 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 camp 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.”
