Question 1.Can a Corps member belong to more than one CDS group? Answer: No. This is because every Corps member must be committed to his/her group and ensure full participation in their activities for maximum output.

Question 2.Can a Corps member choose a CDS group that he/she will be assigned? Answer: No. It is the responsibility of Local Government Inspector to assign Corps members as appropriate except in cases where the Corps member joined a specialised group on camp and has received some level of training for his/her assigned role.


Question 3. Should a Corps member’s individual CDS project commitment interfere with his/her primary assignment? Answer: No. Corps member’s individual CDS activities should be carried out during Corps member’s spare time and must not affect his/her official responsibilities in the place of primary assignment and group CDS activities.

Question 4. Should I as a Corps member get approval before embarking on personal CDS project? Answer: Yes. To ensure proper documentation, guidance and supervision a proposal must be forwarded as stated in this handbook and approval received before embarking on project implementation.

Question 5. How often should I (Corps member) submit report on personal CDS project? Answer: It is expected that Corps members carrying out personal CDS project submit at least three(3) progress reports in line with the phases of project implementation. A completion report on the project must as well be submitted in addition to the three (3) progress reports stated above.

Question 6. Is it automatic that I must get an award once I carry out a personal CDS project? Answer: No. The over-arching objective of every CDS project is to contribute to the well being of the society, to leave a mark of honour and a legacy worthy of emulation behind. Therefore, carrying out CDS project does not translate to winning an award and the scheme is not under compulsion to reward you for carrying out a community development project.


Question 7. As a Corps member, what are the likely benefits for me in carrying out CDS projects? Answer: As a Corps member, the sense of self fulfilment that comes with adding value to the lives of people/communities cannot be estimated in monetary terms. Furthermore, the immense appreciation shown by communities as well as project beneficiaries coupled with the skill acquired in project management are of great value to committed Corps members who execute CDS projects in the course of the service year.


CONCLUSION: State Coordinator’s Letter of Commendation Local Government Honours Award State Government Honours Award Presidential Honours Award. The Community Development Service is a programme undertaken by all corps members throughout the service year. As one of the four (4) cardinal programmes of the scheme, CDS enables corps members to register their physical presence in their host communities. Furthermore, opportunities are given for harnessing the creativity of Corps members for the rapid development of the host community with the active participation of community members.