The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a new date for the commencement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation exercise in Niger and Sokoto States.
Key Highlights
- NYSC announces new orientation date.
- Niger and Sokoto deployments have been released.
- Prospective corps members can print call-up letters.
- Orientation begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The corps disclosed on Sunday, that prospective corps members deployed to the two states can now access and print their call-up letters.
The announcement, shared through the NYSC’s official X handle, stated that the deployment for the two states had been released.
The development follows the earlier extension of the orientation course due to ongoing renovation work at the NYSC orientation camps in Niger and Sokoto.
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Under the revised schedule, the orientation course is set to commence on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The swearing-in and cut-off ceremony will hold on Friday, August 14, while the closing ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1.
The NYSC attributed the adjustment to renovation work being undertaken at the orientation camps by the respective state governments.
The corps urged prospective corps members posted to Niger and Sokoto to plan their journeys properly and avoid travelling at night.
Those affected can now print their call-up letters and begin preparations for the revised orientation exercise.
