Jigawa NYSC Coordinator Urges Corps Members to Avoid Cultism

Muhammad Baba, the Jigawa State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), issued a warning to corps members against engaging in cultism and other anti-social behaviors during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 on October 2, 2026, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Fanisau, Dutse. A total of 2,000 corps members were administered the oath of allegiance by Justice Amina Dahiru, representing the Jigawa State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

Baba welcomed the corps members on behalf of the NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen. O.O. Nafiu, and highlighted the scheme's objectives of promoting national unity and community service.

He stressed the importance of maintaining good behavior and warned that any actions disrupting camp life would face strict sanctions. Baba acknowledged the support of Governor Umar Namadi and the Emir of Dutse, Hameem Nuhu.

Corps members Grace Emmanuel and Zahra’u Inuwa expressed their commitment to obeying camp rules and maintaining a positive image of the NYSC.