The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the suspension of the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State.
The scheme, In a notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, stressed that the suspension was as a result of the ongoing renovation work at the orientation camp.
“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,” the statement read.
The scheme said the Management regrets all inconveniences to the affected PCMs and their parents, adding that PCMs affected will be contacted at a short notice on where and when to report for their Orientation Course.
This is not the first disruption linked to infrastructure challenges in Nigeria.
Earlier in 2026, a severe windstorm damaged key facilities at the Niger State camp in Paiko, Paikoro Local Government Area, including male hostels, the multi-purpose hall, kitchen, and staff quarters.
In response, Governor Mohammed Bago directed immediate repairs.
The 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise officially commenced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and was scheduled to run until Tuesday, June 30, 2026, nationwide.
