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NYSC releases 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II call-up letters for Niger, Sokoto

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  • The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released call-up letters for the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream II for prospective corps members deployed to Niger and Sokoto states.
  • The orientation course commencement date for these states was extended due to ongoing renovations at the orientation camps.
  • The orientation course is now set to begin on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with the swearing-in ceremony on August 14.

Prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to Niger and Sokoto states can now print their call-up letters, as the NYSC has released the deployment details for the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream II. The announcement was made via the NYSC's X handle on Sunday.

This release follows an extension of the orientation course commencement date for the two states. The NYSC cited ongoing renovation works at the respective orientation camps as the reason for the delay. The revised schedule now places the commencement of the orientation course on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

The swearing-in ceremony is slated for Friday, August 14, with the closing ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September 1. The corps has advised prospective members posted to Niger and Sokoto states to plan their travel arrangements accordingly and to avoid nighttime journeys.

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