NYSC issue death rate, marriages and births

The Oyo state National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), said it has recorded 20 marriages and 72 births in the 2016/2017 batch B corps members.

The state coordinator, Ifeoma Anidobi, also revealed that the NYSC in the state also lost three members out of the total 3,406 corps members deployed to the state.

Anidobi noted that a total number of 3,406 corps members observed their passing out parade in the state on Thursday.

“The 3,406 corpers consist of 1,504 males and 1,902 females, out of which three members received state’s awards, while one received the chairman’s award.

“Again, 38 received commendation letters, while 28 had disciplinary cases.

“Those with disciplinary cases are to undergo extension of service, ranging from two weeks to four months,” she said.