Nysc current news

Here are some current news and updates about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria:

Recent Updates

  1. NYSC to Introduce New Orientation Camps: The NYSC has announced plans to establish new orientation camps in some states to reduce the congestion in existing camps. The new camps will be located in states like Ogun, Oyo, and Osun.
  2. NYSC to Partner with NAFDAC on Health Awareness: The NYSC has partnered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to promote health awareness among corps members. The partnership aims to educate corps members on the importance of healthy living and the dangers of fake drugs.
  3. NYSC to Introduce Entrepreneurship Training: The NYSC has announced plans to introduce entrepreneurship training for corps members. The training aims to equip corps members with skills to start their own businesses and become self-employed.
  4. NYSC to Launch Online Portal for Corps Members: The NYSC has launched an online portal for corps members to access information and services. The portal will enable corps members to check their deployment status, upload their certificates, and access other NYSC services.

Recent Events

  1. NYSC 2022 Batch 'A' Orientation: The NYSC recently concluded the orientation exercise for the 2022 Batch 'A' corps members. The orientation exercise took place in various camps across the country.
  2. NYSC Honours Corps Members Who Died in Service: The NYSC recently honoured corps members who died in service during a memorial service held at the NYSC National Headquarters in Abuja.
  3. NYSC Partners with UNICEF on Immunization Campaign: The NYSC has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to promote immunization among children in Nigeria. The partnership aims to increase immunization coverage and reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Recent Controversies

  1. NYSC Alleged Corruption: There have been allegations of corruption within the NYSC, with some corps members accusing the scheme of embezzling funds meant for their welfare.
  2. NYSC Deployment Controversy: There have been controversies surrounding the deployment of corps members to certain states, with some corps members complaining of being deployed to states that are not conducive for their safety and well-being.

Recent Achievements

  1. NYSC Wins Awards for Community Development: The NYSC has won several awards for its community development projects, including the "Best Community Development Project" award at the 2022 National Community Development Awards.
  2. NYSC Corps Members Develop Innovative Solutions: Corps members have developed innovative solutions to address various challenges in their communities, including a mobile app to track COVID-19 cases and a solar-powered water purification system.

These are some of the current news and updates about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria.