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NYSC announces August 5 for 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation

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  • The National Youth Service Corps announced the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream II Orientation Course will begin August 5 and run until August 25.
  • Prospective corps members can access their call-up numbers online, with call-up letters to follow.
  • The NYSC Director-General advised corps members to prioritize safety during their travel to orientation camps.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has set August 5, 2026, as the commencement date for its 2026 Batch โ€˜Bโ€™ Stream II Orientation Course. The three-week exercise will take place simultaneously across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, concluding on August 25.

He congratulates all prospective Corps Members mobilised for the 2026 Batch โ€˜Bโ€™ Stream II Service Year on the successful completion of their studies in higher institutions within and outside Nigeria, which has qualified them for national service.

โ€” NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle NafiuCongratulating corps members on their mobilization for national service.

Prospective corps members can now access their call-up numbers via their online dashboards, with call-up letters expected to be made available shortly. NYSC Director-General Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu congratulated the mobilized corps members on completing their higher education, qualifying them for national service.

He wishes them a safe journey to their respective Orientation Camps and strongly advises them to avoid travelling at night. The Director General also urges them to strictly adhere to all travel and safety guidelines throughout their journey to the camps.

โ€” NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle NafiuAdvising corps members on safety during their travel to orientation camps.

Nafiu also emphasized the importance of safety, urging corps members to avoid traveling at night and to strictly adhere to all travel guidelines. This announcement follows the successful completion of the 2026 Batch โ€˜Bโ€™ Stream I orientation, with a note that the Niger State exercise was rescheduled due to damage to its orientation camp.

Accordingly, Call-up Numbers have been uploaded to the dashboards of prospective Corps Members, while Call-up Letters will be made available in due course.

โ€” NYSC statementInforming about the availability of call-up numbers and letters.
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