The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has advised corps members to respect local customs, remain disciplined and committed, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
Nafiu gave the advice while addressing 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One corps members at orientation camps in Ogun and Oyo states, according to a post on the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters’ X handle on Saturday.
He commended the corps members for answering the call to national service and urged them to be punctual, resourceful and dedicated at their places of primary assignment. He also encouraged them to manage their finances prudently, noting that sound financial planning would support them during and after the service year.
The NYSC boss further cautioned corps members to respect the traditions of their host communities and maintain good conduct throughout their service.
“When you are posted to your place of primary assignment, respect their rules, be punctual, be resourceful and learn the culture of the organisation you are posted to,” Nafiu said.
Earlier, the Ogun State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Olayinka Nasamu, informed the Director-General that 3,341 corps members were registered at the camp, including 975 originally deployed to Lagos State. She said the corps members had conducted themselves responsibly and adapted well to the regimented camp life, adding that camp officials were carrying out their duties diligently with a high level of synergy.
In Oyo State, the NYSC Coordinator, Mr Kayode Ola-Peters, said 3,068 registered corps members had demonstrated commendable character, actively participated in camp activities and shown readiness to contribute to national development across various sectors.
The NYSC had earlier announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course commenced nationwide on Wednesday, January 21, across all 37 orientation camps. Registration for corps members held from Wednesday, January 21, to midnight of Friday, January 23, 2026.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday, January 23, while the closing ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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