The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially commenced the 2024 Batch C Stream II orientation exercise across all states in Nigeria.
The announcement was made on Tuesday via the NYSC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialnyscng.
According to the scheme, prospective corps members are expected to report to their designated orientation camps as indicated on their call-up letters.
The NYSC emphasized the importance of arriving with all required documents and personal essentials.
“Prospective corps members 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.
Deployment letters for the 2024 Batch C Stream II have also been released, enabling PCMs to access details of their postings and prepare for the service year.
In a bid to ensure the safety of PCMs, the NYSC issued a travel advisory, cautioning against nighttime travel to orientation camps.
“PCMs are advised not to travel to Orientation Camps at night,” the statement read, underscoring the scheme’s commitment to safeguarding corps members.
Additionally, PCMs were reminded to complete their registration requirements.
“Prospective corps members are advised to print and sign the addendum, which is to be submitted during registration in the orientation camp,” the NYSC reiterated.
For logistical reasons, the NYSC disclosed that some PCMs originally deployed to Lagos State would undertake their orientation courses in camps located in Ekiti, Ondo, or Osun States. Similarly, those posted to the Federal Capital Territory may have their orientation program in Nasarawa or Kaduna 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,” the statement explained.
The three-week orientation course marks the first phase of the one-year mandatory service for Nigerian graduates under 30.
It includes military drills, lectures, and social activities designed to foster national integration and development.
The NYSC, established in 1973, aims to promote unity and provide opportunities for Nigerian graduates to contribute to community development.
