The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the commencement date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course.
According to the management, the orientation exercise will begin on Wednesday, 11th June 2025.
This information was made public in a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations.
Prospective Corps Members, parents, and guardians are advised to take note of the date and prepare accordingly.
NYSC also urged all stakeholders to follow its official social media platforms for timely updates and important announcements.
The orientation course is a vital part of the national service and includes training, lectures, and other preparatory activities for corps members.
Recall that the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General OO Nafiu, has urged corps members to spend their N77,000 allowance wisely and focus on making positive impacts in their communities.
In a virtual broadcast to the 2025 Batch “A” Stream I corps members, beamed from Lagos, Brigadier General Nafiu emphasized the importance of financial prudence and advised them to prioritize needs over wants.
He reminded them that responsible financial decisions would help them build a better future.
The NYSC DG also highlighted the importance of health and safety, urging corps members to take advantage of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) coverage available to them.
He warned against unnecessary travel, stressing that any travel must be officially approved to ensure their safety.
Addressing youth empowerment, the DG encouraged corps members to build on the skills they acquired during the in-camp Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training.
He urged them to become wealth creators by accessing loans provided through NYSC’s partner institutions.
Brigadier General Nafiu also cautioned corps members against the spread of fake news and hate speech, noting that such acts could threaten national unity.
He appealed to them to use social media responsibly and to always promote peace and unity across the country.
He reassured the corps members of the management’s sustained commitment to their welfare, promising continued support throughout their service year.
In other news, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his address to the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members at the Iyana-Ipaja Orientation camp, Lagos, has urged the corps members to create and leave lasting impact during their service year as they exit the camp.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Honourable Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, the Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Social Development, Lagos state, described the orientation programme as a critical foundation for national service, encouraging the corps members to embrace their primary assignments across the State as opportunities to contribute meaningfully to Lagos and Nigeria at large.
He applauded their enthusiasm for the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and urged them to continue post-camp training, noting its importance in building self-reliance amidst limited job opportunities
The Governor also emphasized on the NYSC’s core mission of promoting national unity and advised corps members to be ambassadors of peace and integration in their host communities.
He reassured them of the Lagos State Government’s commitment to their welfare and security.
Also speaking at the event, the State Coordinator, Mrs Christiana Salmwang commended the corps members for their discipline and patriotism. According to her, 5,943 corps members comprising 2,538 males and 3,405 females successfully completed the 3-week orientation programme.
The State coordinator urged the corps members to put to use their training in their place of assignment, respect host communities, avoid unauthorized travel, and always carry their ID cards to ensure a smooth service year.
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