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NYSC DG Visits Hospitalized Corps Member In Uyo

NYSC Boss Visit Corp Member Shot During House Of Assembly Rerun Election In Akwa Ibom


5th June 2023 02:36 PM

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has visited Corps Member Onuoha Elvis Udodiri AK/22B/2148 who is on admission at the Ibom Hospital in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. 

Director, Press and Public Relations, NYSC, Eddy Megwa who made this known in a statement issued to news men said that Elvis, who served as INEC adhoc staff during the House of Assembly rerun election in Akwa Ibom State was shot in the leg by gunmen at Ikot Eduek Itak at the village hall in Ikono Local Government Area of the State.

Brigadier General Ahmed during his visit commended the hospital management for the prompt and effective treatment being offered the Corps Member, while he prayed for his quick recovery.

The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ini Etukudo expressed delight at the fatherly disposition of the NYSC Director General's visit to the Corps Member.

He however promised the readiness of the hospital towards providing effective medicare for the gunshot victim 

Corps Member Elvis in his response told the Director General that there is a lot tremendous improvement in him. He also appreciated the hospital management, NYSC Director General, NYSC Akwa-Ibom State Coordinator and others for their support. He expressed high hope that he will soon be on his feet again.