NYSC's Nafiu Calls for Expansion of Orientation Camps

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Nafiu, called on state governments to expand orientation camps due to the growing population of Corps Members. In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, Nafiu noted that the annual mobilization of graduates has surged from about 100,000 to 450,000, leading to accommodation shortages in existing camps.

He praised some states, including Lagos, which is constructing a new 10,000-capacity permanent camp to alleviate temporary camp issues. Nafiu mentioned that Adamawa, Gombe, and Borno States are also developing new camps, while renovations are underway in Sokoto, Kwara, Enugu, Osun, and others.

He encouraged Corps Members to embrace national unity and utilize the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program for self-reliance. He also advised them on security measures, emphasizing vigilance and communication with colleagues.

Lagos State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Christiana Salmwang, reported that 11,155 Corps Members were deployed to Lagos for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ service year, with only 4,380 accommodated at the Iyana Ipaja camp.