The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the Orientation Course for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II is set to begin on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
This announcement came through a statement issued by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the NYSC, Caroline Embu.
In the statement, the NYSC urged all prospective Corps Members to take note of this commencement date and to begin their preparations for the mandatory orientation exercise.
This initial phase is a crucial part of the NYSC program, designed to introduce graduates to the objectives and expectations of the national service, foster discipline, and build camaraderie among participants from diverse backgrounds across Nigeria.
The three-week orientation camp typically involves a series of activities, including physical training, lectures on Nigerian culture and history, civic education, skill acquisition workshops, and social engagements.
Successful completion of the orientation course is a prerequisite for deployment to various parts of the country for the primary assignment phase of the service year.
Federal Government Initiates Comprehensive Reform of the NYSC Scheme
In a parallel development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards revamping the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by inaugurating a reform committee.
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced that this reform initiative aims to comprehensively strengthen the structure, relevance, and overall impact of the long-standing scheme.
According to Minister Olawande, the goal of this reform is to better align the NYSC with the current national development objectives and to address the evolving needs of Nigerian youths in a rapidly changing socio-economic environment.
The inauguration ceremony for this reform committee took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja during the past week and saw the attendance of key stakeholders representing various sectors, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector entities.
During his address at the inauguration, the Minister acknowledged the role that the NYSC has played in promoting national unity and fostering youth development since its establishment in 1973. He stated, however, that after over five decades of operation, it is imperative to reassess and modernize the scheme to effectively address contemporary realities and emerging challenges.
“The issue of safety of corps members, infrastructural deficits, and the broader question about the relevance of the scheme in an increasingly dynamic socio-economic landscape are some of the challenges faced. But these also present opportunities that demand urgent, visionary, and determined action,” he said.
The reform committee is expected to examine all aspects of the NYSC operations and propose recommendations for improvements that will enhance its effectiveness and sustainability in the years to come.
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