The Federal Government has approved an increase in the budget for feeding members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, during their orientation course.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle
Nafiu, made this announcement during his engagement with the 2026 Batch ‘C’
Stream One corps members at the Cross River State NYSC Orientation Camp in
Obubra.
He stated that the Budget Office had been informed of the
upward adjustment and indicated that its implementation was expected to
commence next year.
General Nafiu urged the corps members to exercise financial
responsibility, avoid extravagant spending and cultivate disciplined savings
habits.
He acknowledged the resilience and unwavering commitment
demonstrated by Nigerian youths towards national service.
Nafiu advised the corps members to prioritise their safety
while travelling by avoiding journeys after 6 p.m. and resuming their trips the
following day.
“Refrain from resting in public places and avoid sleeping in
groups at filling stations, as this makes you easily identifiable.
“Proceed to military installations, police stations or DSS
offices, and contact the NYSC hotline,” he advised.
He further emphasised that intensified efforts would be made
to engage stakeholders in establishing and rehabilitating infrastructure at the
Obubra Orientation Camp.
He encouraged the corps members to enhance the value of
their certificates by acquiring practical skills that would benefit them both
now and in the future.
“Acquire skills in fields that will benefit you, such as
cosmetology, traditional hairstyling techniques and similar disciplines,” he
said.
During the presentation of the camp’s status assessment, the
NYSC Cross River State Coordinator, Mrs Adejoke Oyenuga, described the
Director-General’s visit as a tangible demonstration of his commitment to the
welfare of corps members.
She reported that 1,064 corps members had been registered at
the camp and noted that they had all successfully adapted to the structured
camp environment.
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