By ZAKAA LAZARUS
As part of efforts to improve the welfare of corps members, the Federal Government has approved an increase in the budget for feeding of corps members during their Orientation Course.
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this while interacting with the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream One corps members at the Cross River State NYSC Orientation Camp in Obubra.
He said the Budget Office is aware of the upward review, adding that it is expected to take effect next year.
General Nafiu implored corps members to be prudent in their spending, avoid ostentatious lifestyles and cultivate the savings habit.
He commended the resilience and never-die spirit of Nigerian youths towards national service.
The NYSC boss advised corps members not to expose themselves to danger while travelling but to break their journey if it is getting to 6pm and continue the following day.
“Don’t sleep in public places, don’t sleep in filling stations in large numbers, people will easily identify you. Go to military barracks, police barracks, DSS establishments and call the NYSC line,” he said.
He added that efforts would be stepped up on stakeholders’ engagement towards the provision and overhauling of facilities at the Obubra Orientation Camp.
He urged them to add value to their certificates by learning skills that would be useful to them now and later in life.
“In your words, learn something that will be useful to you, learn cosmetology, learn how to tie gele and others,” he said.
Earlier, while presenting the camp situation report, the NYSC Cross River State Coordinator, Mrs Adejoke Oyenuga, described the Director General’s visit as a clear demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of corps members.
She disclosed that 1,064 corps members were registered in the camp, adding that they have all adapted to the regimented camp environment.
