The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed the relocation of orientation camps in several states across Nigeria due to rising security concerns, as part of efforts to safeguard corps members and camp officials.
The scheme disclosed this in a statement while addressing public concerns over the safety of corps members, stressing that the decision was a proactive measure in response to insecurity in parts of the country.
According to the NYSC, the affected states where orientation camps have been relocated include:
- Kebbi State
- Kaduna State
- Kwara State
- Borno State
- Gombe State
- Plateau State
The management explained that corps members posted to these states are now being deployed to safer locations for their orientation exercises, in collaboration with security agencies. It added that in high-risk areas, corps members are provided with adequate protection, including military escorts where necessary.
The NYSC emphasized that the relocation policy has been in place in some parts of the North-East and North-West regions for some time, particularly in response to persistent threats such as banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping.
Reaffirming its commitment to corps members’ welfare, the scheme also revealed that it has spent over ₦500 million in the last five years on medical interventions for corps members nationwide. It noted that all corps members are covered by a life insurance policy in partnership with Capital Express Assurance Limited, in addition to enrollment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
The NYSC further dismissed claims circulating in some media reports describing the scheme as unsafe, insisting that such narratives are misleading and do not reflect its ongoing efforts to protect participants.
It urged the public and media organisations to verify information before publication, warning that misinformation could undermine confidence in one of Nigeria’s key nation-building programmes.
The scheme reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety, welfare, and development of Nigerian youths, while continuing to adapt its operations to evolving security realities across the country.