INEC Offers Automatic Employment To Injured Corps Member

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered automatic employment for a member of the National Youth Corps (NYSC) who lost her sight during the 2011 general elections in Yobe State.

The commission also promised to fully participate in the burial programme of Okonta Samuel, a‎ corps member who lost his life in last Saturday’s rerun elections in Rivers State.

These were made known by the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yukabu when he paid a condolence visit to the Director General of the NYSC, Brig-General Johnson Olanwumi on Tuesday.

Professor Yakubu, who regretted the circumstances, which led to the unfortunate death of the corps member, praised the services of youth corps members in the conduct of elections.

He said the commission appreciates their invaluable services to the nation, and restated that INEC would continue to guarantee the safety of corps members participating in the conduct of election.

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