Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
The National Youth Service Corps has suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State, citing ongoing renovation work at the state’s orientation camp.
The announcement was made in a notice published on the scheme’s official X handle on Sunday.
According to the NYSC, affected prospective corps members will be informed of new reporting arrangements once alternative plans are finalised.
“This is to notify the General Public and Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) deployed to Niger State for the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course that their Orientation Course Exercise is suspended for now due to ongoing renovation work at the Orientation Camp.
“PCMs affected should note that they will be contacted at a short notice on where and when to report for their Orientation Course.
“The Management regrets all inconveniences to the affected PCMs and their parents,” the statement read.
The suspension comes months after a severe windstorm damaged critical facilities at the NYSC orientation camp in Paiko, Paikoro Local Government Area, affecting hostels, the multipurpose hall, kitchen and staff quarters.
Following the incident, Governor Mohammed Bago ordered immediate rehabilitation of the damaged infrastructure.
The 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course commenced nationwide on June 10 and is scheduled to end on June 30. Similar disruptions linked to renovation works were recorded earlier this year in Enugu and Osun states.
