COVID-19: Shocking photos of isolation centre in Taraba NYSC orientation camp

On Wednesday, DAILY POST reported that four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch B Stream II in Taraba State tested positive for COVID-19.

The participants are in quarantine at the isolation centre of the Orientation Camp in Sibre, near Jalingo, the state capital.

NYSC camps opened nationwide on Tuesday. Three corps members tested positive on resumption day and the fourth on Wednesday.

But the isolation centre is not conducive; it has no electricity or medication.

On Thursday, DAILY POST was informed that the camp authority was yet to return with another sample taken from the cases.

“They have been giving all sorts of excuses. Now they are saying the testing machine in Jalingo is not working. That they have to take the samples to another place.

“What is even more annoying is that camp officials told other corps members at the daily assembly that only two not four tested positive. This is Nigeria”, a source said.

Before camps were opened, the federal government and the NYSC management repeatedly claimed that infected corps members would get adequate care.

Last December, no fewer than 11 cases were recorded at the Taraba camp.

Commissioner for Health, Innocent Vakkai, said all were isolated in a hotel due to vandalisation of the state isolation centre by hoodlums during the End SARS protest.

In 2020, a total of 731 Batch B Stream corps members tested positive.

The figure was from 35,419 participants nationwide.

DAILY POST

Comments

Taraba State University Joins ASUU Ultimatum to 21 Universities Over 2025 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has joined 20 other state-owned universities placed on a 14-day ultimatum over the alleged non-implementation of key provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The ultimatum was issued following resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Abuja, where the union expressed concern over what it described as the “haphazard implementation” of the agreement. ASUU warned that the affected universities could face industrial action if the outstanding issues are not resolved within the 14-day window. The union authorised the affected branches to begin formal processes for strike action should their respective university authorities fail to address the issues. Taraba State University, Jalingo, was specifically listed among the 21 universities affected by the directive. Other institutions on the list include Nasarawa State Universit...

Truck Drivers Block Jalingo–Zing–Yola Road Following Dispute at NDLEA Checkpoint

Taraba Facts Truck drivers have reportedly blocked the Jalingo–Zing–Yola road following a disagreement with a soldier at an NDLEA checkpoint last night. The incident has disrupted movement along the major highway, leaving motorists and other road users stranded. As of Thursday morning, the road remains blocked, with the situation reportedly affecting the free movement of vehicles along the route. The circumstances surrounding the disagreement between the truck drivers and the security personnel remain unclear. Residents and road users are calling on relevant authorities to urgently intervene, investigate the incident and resolve the dispute to restore normal traffic. Authorities are also urged to ensure that the matter is properly addressed and that the safety and movement of commuters along the busy route are not further compromised.

Taraba Begins ₦5,000 Deduction for Teachers’ Permanent Identity Cards

The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) has initiated a ₦5,000 deduction from teachers as part of arrangements for the production of Permanent Identity Cards for teachers across the state. According to UBEC, the identity cards are expected to strengthen staff records, improve security and enhance administrative efficiency in the management of teachers across Taraba State. UBEC further said the Permanent Identity Card project is also expected to assist the state government in developing an accurate and verifiable database of teachers. Such a database will provide Governor Agbu Kefas with reliable information on personnel within the basic education system and support more effective planning, monitoring and personnel management. The initiative is therefore expected to strengthen security measures, improve staff verification and provide a more efficient system for managing personnel across Taraba State’s basic education sector.

Taraba Facts

Search This Blog