The National Youth Service Corps has confirmed that the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Orientation Camp will officially open today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, across all states in the country.
This announcement was shared via messages on the NYSC’s official X handle, #officialnyscng, on Tuesday.
“Prospective corps members (PCMs) are to report to their various camps on the date slated on their call-up letters, with their required documents and survival packs,” the statement advised.
The NYSC also announced the release of deployment letters for the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream II. PCMs can now access their deployment details to prepare for the service year.
In a safety advisory, the scheme urged prospective corps members to exercise caution while traveling to their designated camps.
“PCMs are advised not to travel to Orientation Camps at night,” NYSC emphasised, reiterating its commitment to ensuring the safety of corps members.
Additionally, PCMs were reminded of an important requirement to complete their registration at the camps.
“Prospective corps members are advised to print and sign the addendum, which is to be submitted during registration in the orientation camp,” the update noted.
For logistical reasons, the NYSC disclosed that some prospective corps members initially deployed to Lagos State will undergo their orientation course in Ekiti, Ondo, or Osun camps.
“Some PCMs deployed to Lagos State will have their orientation course in Ekiti, Ondo and Osun camps.
” Some PCMs deployed to FCT will have their orientation course in Nasarawa, and Kaduna camps,” it read.
The NYSC urged all prospective corps members to comply with these directives and prepare adequately for the mandatory three-week orientation program.
For further updates, PCMs are encouraged to follow the official NYSC social media platforms.
The orientation course takes place over the space of three weeks in all designated camps – one – in each states nationwide.
NYSC is a programme established by the Nigerian government in 1973 to promote national unity, integration, and development.
It is a one-year mandatory service for Nigerian graduates under the age of 30, which includes a three-week orientation camp, a primary assignment phase, and a community development service period.
