Panic at NYSC camp as resident officer ‘dies of COVID-19

There was panic among staff of the National Youth Service Corps on Tuesday after a resident officer died of   COVID-19.

Reports say the top officer was posted to the permanent orientation camp in Kano, a few days ago where he developed coronavirus symptoms and died on Tuesday.

Following his death, workers of the NYSC in Abuja and orientation camps, particularly in Kano, had been gripped by fear of contracting COVID-19.

In June last year, the economic sustainability committee led by vice president Yemi Osinbajo had called on the federal government to consider suspending the NYSC orientation camp exercises for two years.

When contacted, NYSC deputy director (press and public relations), Emeka Mgbemena, confirmed the death of the officer to newsmen, but said he died outside the orientation camp.