The Cross River House of Assembly, has called for thorough investigations into the disappearance of an indigene of the state, Dorcas Paul Ojong, observing her mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State.
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the assembly passed a resolution, urging the Attorney-General of the federation and the Director-General, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to immediately investigate the corps member’s disappearance
A member of the House of Assembly representing Akamkpa 1 constituency moved a motion to this effect and was adopted.
Owuna told the house that Ojong, an indigene of Akamkpa Local Government Area, who was serving in Awka, Anambra, had not been seen since February 18, 2024.
“She attended the College of Health Technology, Calabar, and was posted to Anambra for the mandatory national youth service scheme,” he said.
He said that Ojong with NYSC Number: AN/2023/4309, a Batch A, Stream 2 2023 Corp Member, was supposed to have completed her service in March
“She was last seen on Feb. 18 on her way to her place of primary assignment in Awka.
“Her disappearance has thrown her family into confusion, trauma and grief, the NYSC authority has failed to take steps to trace her whereabouts, he added.
Other lawmakers who spoke during debate on the matter, described the corps member’s disappearance as worrisome, and called for immediate investigation.
