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NYSC shifts orientation date for Enugu, Osun

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  • The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has rescheduled its orientation program for prospective corps members in Enugu and Osun states.
  • The orientation for these two states will now commence on April 28, 2026, and conclude on May 18, 2026, due to ongoing renovations at the orientation camps.
  • All other states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will proceed with their orientation from April 22, 2026, to May 12, 2026.

Prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to Enugu and Osun states will experience a slight shift in their orientation schedule for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II exercise. The NYSC management announced that the orientation course for these two states has been moved to commence on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and will run until Monday, May 18, 2026.

This slight adjustment is due to the on-going extensive renovation of the Camps by the State Governments which has necessitated the change in date.

— Caroline EmbuThe NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations explains the reason for rescheduling the orientation in Enugu and Osun states.

This adjustment is attributed to extensive renovation work currently underway at the orientation camps in both Enugu and Osun states. The NYSC leadership stated that these renovations necessitate the change in dates to ensure the facilities are in optimal condition for the corps members upon their arrival. The scheme has urged all affected prospective corps members to take note of these revised dates and make the necessary arrangements.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Orientation Exercise for all other states and the FCT is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

— Caroline EmbuThe NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations clarifies the unchanged orientation dates for other states and the FCT.

Meanwhile, the orientation exercise for corps members in all other states across the federation, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), remains on its original schedule. These participants will commence their orientation on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, concluding on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The NYSC extended well wishes for a safe journey to all prospective corps members as they prepare to report to their respective states of deployment.

It urged affected prospective corps members to take note of the revised dates and comply accordingly.

— NYSCThe National Youth Service Corps advises prospective members to adhere to the updated schedule.
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