The Kwara State Government has approved the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Camp from the permanent site in Yikpata to the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
State Coordinator of the scheme, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, disclosed this during a press briefing in Ilorin. He explained that the decision was taken following security concerns raised by what he described as “perpetrators and enemies of progress.”
Onifade assured prospective Corps Members and their parents of adequate security and smooth conduct of the three-week exercise. According to him, armed soldiers and other security personnel will be deployed to safeguard the lives and welfare of participants.
He expressed appreciation to both the Federal and State Governments for their intervention and support, stressing that NYSC Kwara was fully prepared to host the orientation course.
The coordinator further revealed that heads of various assignments had commenced preparations to receive Corps Members, who are expected in camp from Wednesday, September 24 to Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
“For the purpose of assessing the level of preparedness, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General OO Nafiu, has directed Mrs. Abiodun Oluwaremilekun, Director, South West Area Office I, Osun State, to inspect and evaluate the temporary venue,” Onifade added.
He reiterated the scheme’s readiness to conduct a hitch-free and successful orientation programme in Kwara State.
