NYSC orientation camps hear DG Olakunle Nafiu urge corps members to respect customs, be punctual and manage finances wisely

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has advised corps members to respect local customs, remain committed to their duties, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.

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According to a post on the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters X handle on Saturday, Nafiu gave the advice while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members at the orientation camps in Ogun and Oyo states.

He commended the corps members for answering the call to national service and urged them to manage their finances prudently, noting that sound financial discipline would be beneficial during and after the service year.

“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.

The NYSC boss also cautioned them to respect the customs of their host communities and maintain good conduct throughout their service year.

Earlier, the NYSC Ogun State Coordinator, Mrs Olayinka Nasamu, informed the Director-General that 3,341 corps members, including 975 originally deployed to Lagos State, were registered at the camp.

She noted that the corps members had conducted themselves responsibly and adapted well to the regimented camp life, adding that camp officials were performing their duties with a high sense of synergy.

In Oyo State, the NYSC Coordinator, Mr Kayode Ola-Peters, reported that 3,068 registered corps members had demonstrated commendable character, actively participated in camp activities, and shown readiness to contribute to national development across sectors.

The National Youth Service Corps had earlier announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course commenced nationwide on Wednesday, January 21, across all 37 NYSC orientation camps.

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Camp registration took place from January 21 to midnight of January 23, while the swearing-in ceremony was held on January 23. The closing ceremony is scheduled for February 10, 2026.