The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have reviewed the memorandum of understanding for a more robust welfare package and increased security for corps members and NYSC officials during elections.

Major General Shuaibu, the director-general of the National Youth Service Corps, stated yesterday during the signing of the revised Memorandum of Understanding at INEC Headquarters in Abuja that the presence of corps members in the country’s electoral process has given the process greater legitimacy.

He pledged that the Scheme will maintain its connection with INEC, noting that corps members are always prepared to offer their fair share to the country’s overall development, particularly in the launching of credible elections.

“I want to urge INEC that we will continue to sustain the relationship. I can assure you that corps members are willing, patriotic, and ready to put in their best in the service of the country”, he said.

The INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, in his remarks said Nigeria is fortunate to have a Scheme called NYSC, adding that the Scheme’s participation in previous elections in different states across the country was commendable.

“I cannot imagine the conduct of credible elections happening in Nigeria without the NYSC. Youth Corps Members are among the most educated, most committed, most patriotic and the most readily available election- duty staff in Nigeria”, INEC Chairman said.

Mahmood said the reviewed Memorandum of Understanding has identified eleven obligations on the part of INEC and ten obligations on the part of NYSC.