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Orientation Camp for NYSC 2017 Batch B PCMs opens November 21

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp Course for the NYSC 2017 Batch B stream 1 Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) is slated to commence on November 21 nationwide according to NYSC Management.

The information follows the registration excercise for PCMs which started on Oct 24 as indicated in the 2017 batch B time table.

Printing of call-up letters as stipulated by the time table will start on November 17th.

NYSC 2016 Batch B Stream 1 & 2 Passing Out Date

NYSC 2016 Batch B Stream 1 & 2 Passing out date

While the NYSC 2017 batch B stream 1 and 2 Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are anticipating the date for their online registration and subsequently, date for their orientation camp and commencement of service year, NYSC 2017 batch B service year cannot commence when the current NYSC 2016 batch B stream 1 and 2 are still serving.

NYSC announces camp date for 2017 Batch A stream 2 PCMs

NYSC announces camp date for 2017 Batch A stream 2 PCMs

The NYSC management has announced the commencement of orientation camp course for 2017 Batch A stream 2 Prospective Corps Members from Wednesday, 26th July, 2017 to Tuesday, 15th August, 2017.

Printing of call-up letters for 2017 Batch A stream 2 PCMs commences on the evening of Friday, 21st July, 2017.

The highlight of the camping activities as published by NYSC is as follows:

Corps Members to enjoy improved healthcare services

Corps Members to enjoy improved healthcare services

Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the inclusion of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

With this development, the NYSC will collaborate with NHIS to provide improved healthcare services to Corps Members throughout their mandatory one-year service.

Update on NYSC 2017 Batch A Stream 2 corps members as Stream 1 ends camp today

Update on NYSC 2017 Batch A Stream 2 corps members as Stream 1 ends camp today

The NYSC 2017 Batch A stream 1 Corps Members has completed their camp orientation course today and has been assigned their place of primary duty.

The orientation camp course which started on May 23rd, 2017 ends today June 12th. The highlights of the NYSC 2017 Batch A Stream 1 Orientation Course are:

"Nigeria is one; we should always see ourselves as one family" - NYSC DG

NYSC DG advises Corps Members on self-employment

The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, has advised Corps members to embrace the option of establishing small or medium scale businesses after service instead of searching for white collar jobs.

He gave the advice while addressing the 2017 Batch 'A' (Stream One) Corps members at the Orientation camp at Eziama Obaire, Imo State during his orientation camp tour.

The DG informed them that white collar jobs were not easy to come by, adding that self-employment was the way to go.

NYSC Members enlisted as educators on Financial Inclusion Programme

The flag off of the pilot scheme of the National Peer Group Educator on Financial Inclusion Programme for Volunteer Corps Members was held following the successful training of the volunteer Corps members in twelve pilot states spread across the six geo-political zones for the programme.

The Programme is being anchored by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with partners, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

NYSC warns corps members against cyber crimes and illicit drugs

The NYSC Management has warned Corps members against engagement in cyber crimes and dealings in illicit drugs.

Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, gave the warning while addressing the 2017 Batch 'A' (Stream One) Corps members at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Taraba State.

Kazaure told the Corps members to safeguard the image of their families and the NYSC by engaging in lawful ventures.

"You are our future leaders and we have hope in you. With you, I am sure we will have the Nigeria of our dream, " 

Federal Government N-power 2017 recruitment

Federal Government N-power 2017 recruitment

- N-power recruitment exercise 2017

- N-power registration portal

- Beware of fraudulent reports and don't divulge your BVN, Account number to fraudsters.

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has debunked news trending on social media that n-power recruitment for 2017 has commenced with an official disclaimer on it's official website.

It further states that the recruitment exercise update will be published on the official channels of communication.

The disclaimer reads:

Kwara State Orientation Camp facilities are below standard - NYSC DG

The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, has expressed disappointment over the state of facilities at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Kwara State.

He made his position known in an interview with newsmen shortly after addressing Corps members at the camp located at Yikpata in Edu Local Government Area.

Vanguard News reported that Kazaure, who inspected facilities at the camp, said its general condition fell below standard; and went on to appeal to the state government to rise to the occasion and upgrade the facilities.

"Nigeria is one; we should always see ourselves as one family" - NYSC DG

The NYSC DG, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure while calling on Corps members to use the period of National Service to promote cultural integration has said that "Nigeria is one; we should always see ourselves as one family".

Brig-Gen Kazaure who has embarked on his usual NYSC orientation camp tour to familiarize and interact with 2017 NYSC Batch 'A' (Stream One) Corps Members made the call in Lagos State NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp.

NYSC 2017 Batch A Stream 1 Corps Members sworn-in today, DG calls for discipline

NYSC 2017 Batch A Stream 1 Corps Members sworn-in today, DG calls for discipline

The 2017 Batch A Stream 1 Corps Members have been sworn-in today in all States of the Federation to commence their Mandatory Service Year as NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure calls on Corps Members to exhibit high sense of discipline in all their dealings.

NYSC DG's message to NYSC 2017 Batch A Stream 1 Corps Members

I implore you to reflect these virtues in all the tasks that shall be assigned you during the Orientation course and the rest of the Service Year. As it were, the National Youth Service Corps has four cardinal programmes which every member must successfully pass through to qualify for demobilization at the end of twelve months.