[BREAKING NEWS] NYSC Express Great Sadness Over Death Of Former DG Who Introduced Flag, Anthem

The National Youth Service Corps has sympathized with the group recently Maj-Gen Edet Akpan (retd.), who was the fourth Director-General of the NYSC.

Akpan, who was DG of the NYSC from 1984 to 1988, passed on last Saturday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital.

In an announcement on Monday by the NYSC's Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi, in Abuja, the plan said Akpan's organization prompted the presentation and establishment of the NYSC banner and song of devotion which are still being used.

The announcement likewise said that Akpan's organization additionally settled the NYSC cultivates the nation over, which improved the Community Development Service of corp individuals.

It stated:

“The NYSC DG, Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, and the management received the shocking news of the transition of Maj Gen Akpan (retd).

“He was a consummate administrator who repositioned the scheme on the path of growth during his tenure as National Director – the nomenclature of the headship of the NYSC until June 16, 1993.

“He had achievements such as the institution of the NYSC Flag and anthem which have subsisted till this day; institution of the annual sports festival; and the establishment of NYSC farms across the country, which revolutionised CDS.”