The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and the National Youth Service Corps NYSC signed reviewed Memorandum of Understanding MoU between the two organisations, on the engagement of members of the Corps for electoral duties.
The daily bulletin issued by the commission said that the MoU was jointly signed by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, and the NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim.
The bulletin quoted Yakubu as saying this was not the first, but a review to the existing agreement between both organisations.
Yakubu said that the MoU is governed by the laws of Nigeria and it shows INEC commitments and seriousness particularly to security and welfare of the Corps members.
He said that the MoU would provide insurance cover for all ad-hoc staff under the INEC personnel hazard policy for the period of engagement.
Yakubu commending the selflessness, dedication and commitment of members of the NYSC scheme’s contribution towards the successful conduct of elections in the country, saying “Nigeria is Fortunate to have the NYSC”.
