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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is one of the most popular federal government agencies in Nigeria. Their main role is to organise a National Service programme for Nigerian graduates with the aim to promote national unity and the development of the country.

On this page, you will see everything you need to know about NYSC; about, history, mandate/act, objectives/roles, current leadership, departments, and units.

 

About NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a program set up by the Nigerian government to involve Nigerian graduates in nation-building and the development of the country. There is no military conscription in Nigeria, but since 1973 graduates of universities and later polytechnics have been required to take part in the National Youth Service Corps program for one year. This is known as the national service year. Ahmadu Ali served as the first Director-General of the NYSC until 1975. The incumbent Director-General is Shuaibu Ibrahim.

Major General Suleiman Kazaure was appointed director-general of the NYSC on 18 April 2016 and served as the 17th DG of the scheme until his redeployment to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre on 26 April 2019. Until his appointment, Ibrahim, the new NYSC boss was the Registrar, Nigerian Army University, Biu in Borno State.

Brief History of NYSC

The NYSC scheme was created in a bid to reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country after the Nigerian Civil war. The unfortunate antecedents in our national history gave impetus to the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps by decree No.24 of 22nd May 1973 which stated that the NYSC is being established “with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity”. As a developing country. Nigeria is further plagued by the problems attendant upon a condition of underdevelopment, namely; poverty. mass illiteracy, acute shortage of high skilled manpower (coupled with most uneven distribution of the skilled people that are available), woefully inadequate socioeconomic infrastructural facilities, housing.

NYSC Mandate/act

The NYSC Mandate/act has been established according to its mission statement as listed below.

(a) To build a pragmatic organization that is committed to its set objectives with the ultimate goal of producing future leadership with positive national ethos-Leadership that is vibrant, proud and committed to the unity and even development of the Nigeria State.

(b) To be at the fore front of National development efforts, as well as serve as a profitable platform for imparting in our youths values of nationalism, patriotism, loyalty and accountable leadership.

(c) To raise the moral tone of our youths by giving them opportunity to learn about high ideals of national achievement, social and cultural improvement.

(d) To develop in our youths attitude of mind acquired through shared experience, and suitable training which would make them more amenable to mobilization in the national interest.

(e) To ensure Nigerian youths acquire the spirit of self-reliance, a reliable source of economic empowerment and effective participation in nation building.

(f) To develop an organization that is alive to its responsibilities and responsive to the needs of the country.

10 Objectives/Roles OF NYSC – Functions of NYSC in Nigeria

The functions of NYSC in Nigeria can never be overemphasized. The objectives of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme are clearly spelt out in Decree No.51 of 16th June 1993 as follows:

1. To develop common ties among the Nigerian youths and promote national unity and integration
2. To remove prejudices, eliminate ignorance and confirm at first hand the many similarities among Nigerians of all ethnic groups
3. To develop a sense of corporate existence and common destiny of the people of Nigeria.
4. The equitable distribution of members of the service corps and the effective utilisation of their skills in the area of national needs
5. To inculcate discipline in Nigerian youths by instilling in them a tradition of industry at work, and of patriotic and loyal service to Nigeria in any situation they may find themselves.
6. To raise the moral tone of the Nigerian youths by giving them the opportunity to learn about higher ideals of national achievement, social and cultural improvement
7. To develop in the Nigerian youths the attitudes of mind, acquired through shared experience and suitable training. which will make them more amenable to mobilization in the national interest
8. To enable Nigerian youths to acquire the spirit of self-reliance by encouraging them to develop skills for self-employment
9. To contribute to the accelerated growth of the national economy
10. That as far as possible, youths are assigned to jobs in States other than their States of origin

Current Leadership of NYSC-Chairman

The incumbent Director-General is Shuaibu Ibrahim. Major General Suleiman Kazaure was appointed director-general of the NYSC on 18 April 2016 and served as the 17th DG of the scheme until his redeployment to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre on 26 April 2019. Until his appointment, Ibrahim, the new NYSC boss was the Registrar, Nigerian Army University, Biu in Borno State.

List of NYSC Departments and units and their duties/functions

6 Notable Achievements of NYSC in Nigeria

1. Foster unity in Nigeria
2. Impact in the area of healthcare delivery, rural infrastructure, and other social services. launched the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Development (HIRD) in 2014 to deepen the impact of healthcare services in the country. achievements in the area of national unity and integration.
3. It has encouraged literacy education and sports development
4. The provision of drugs, eyeglasses, and other medical consumables to physically impaired people free of charge.
5. The NYSC programme has donated over 300 wheelchairs to impaired people (with the support of partners)
6. Providing on-the-job training and experience for Corps Members.

Challenges facing NYSC in Nigeria

1. The case of insecurity: Current DG of NYSC, Shuaibu Ibrahim, has identified insecurity and the penchant by corp members for influencing their places of primary assignment as some of the challenges facing the scheme currently. He further explains it is time to take full advantage of the many ICT applications to finetune the operations of the scheme.
2. Preferential posting: This is the process of having an unfair treatment during the process of posting corp members to their primary place of assignment (PPA). This is another big challenge the  National Youth Service Corps needs to a step to eradicate.

List of NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria and their locations

STATE	CAMP ADDRESS
ABIA	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State
ADAMAWA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Lapondo Road, Damare, Girei Local Government Area Adamawa State
AKWA IBOM	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State
ANAMBRA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Progressive Senior Secondary School, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area,Anambra
BAUCHI	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, KM 60 Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Council, Bauchi State
BAYELSA	Kaiama Grammer School, Kaiama, Kolokomaopokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State
BENUE	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Kilometer 35 Makurdi Gboko Road, Benue
BORNO	Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa Katsina state
CROSS RIVER	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra, Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River state
DELTA	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Former Martins TTC, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State
EBONYI	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Macgregor College, Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.
EDO	Okada Grammer School, Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State
EKITI	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Iseorun/Emure Local Government Area, Ekiti State
ENUGU	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp Agwu, Agwu Local Government Area, Enugu State
FCT	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, FCT
GOMBE	NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, science Technical College, Amada, Kilometer 21, Gombe Bauchi Highway, near International Airport
IMO	NYSC Permanent orientation camp, FormerGirls Model Secondary School Eziama Obaire, Nkerre Local Government Area, Imo state
JIGAWA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp , Opposite Army Barrack, Fanisau, Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State
KADUNA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kaduna- Abuja Road, Kaduna state
KANO	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kusala Dam, Karaye, Karaye Local Government, Kana state
KATSINA	Youth Multi-Purpose center/ NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mani Road, Katsina, Katsina state
KEBBI	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Dakingari, Suru Local Government Area, Kebbi State
KOGI	YNYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba Local Government Area, Kogi State
KWARA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State
LAGOS	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State
NASARAWA	Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp, Keffi, Nasarawa State
NIGER	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Former Abubakar, Dada Senior Secondary School, Paiko, Niger State
OGUN	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camo, Ikenne Road Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State
ONDO	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Ikare-Akoko, Ikare-Akoko Local Government Area, Ondo State
OSUN	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Aisu College Hospital Road Ede, Ede North Local Government Area, Osun state
OYO	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo state
PLATEAU	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau state
RIVERS	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwagbam, Tai Local Government Area, Rivers state
SOKOTO	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wamakko, Wamakko Local Government Area, Sokoto State
TARABA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Sibre Airport Road, Jalingo Taraba state
TOBE	College of Administraion and Business Studies, Potiskum, Yobe State
ZAMFARA	NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Beside FRSC Office, Tsafe, Zamfara state

NYSC Offices Address and Contact Details

NYSC welcomes your feedback, suggestions, and complaints. Down below are the NYSC contact details.

NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE

Plot 416, Tigris Crescent
Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama.
PMB 138, Garki, Abuja.
Email: info@nysc.gov.ng

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