This is coming a few days after shutting down its orientation camps nationwide .

The suspension of the CDS was contained in a press statement obtained by news correspondent .

The statement , which was signed by NYSC Director of Human Resource Management Abdulrazak Salawu , said the CDS suspension was because of the increasing cases of Covid – 19 .

The statement explained that the CDS meetings have a large number of persons coming in close contact .

It also ordered all Local Government Inspectors to immediately comply with the directive .

The statement read , “Sequel to the pandemic of coronavirus globally and management ’ s concern for the wellbeing of corp members nationwide , I am directed to inform you to suspend all Community Development Service activities until further notice .

“ This obvious course of action is directed by circumstances beyond our control .

“ The sudden changes in many countries warranting social changes between persons and isolation of persons on account of COVID- 19 present no other option but to stop CDS activities because of a large number of persons in close contact.

“ With the abundance of caution , avoidance of errors is easily achievable . ”

Edited: victorfalade/latestnewsupdates