The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has relocated orientation camps in several states, including Kwara and Kaduna, due to security concerns. The scheme has also spent over ₦500 million on medical interventions for corps members in the last five years.
According to the NYSC, corps members posted to high-risk areas are provided with adequate protection, including military escorts.
The relocation affects states such as Kebbi, Kaduna, Kwara, Borno, Gombe, and Plateau, with camps being moved to safer locations.
The NYSC has maintained a long-standing partnership with Capital Express Assurance Limited since 2004, providing life insurance coverage for all corps members.
This coverage extends beyond service, lasting up to three weeks after completion, alongside enrolment under the National Health Insurance Scheme.
The NYSC has refuted claims of a “ransom clause” in its legal framework, stating that there is no provision for such in the NYSC Act, Bye-laws, or any official publication.
The scheme has also clarified that an individual, Musa Usman Abba, whose situation was referenced in a controversial publication, is not a serving corps member, having completed his national service in 2023.
The NYSC has urged the media and public to verify information before sharing, warning that the spread of fake news undermines national institutions and erodes trust.
The scheme remains committed to national unity and youth development, prioritizing the safety and welfare of corps members.
