The National Youth Service Corps has extended the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course in Sokoto and Niger states due to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps.
In a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on NYSC’s X handle on Friday, the NYSC Management said the decision followed the continued rehabilitation of the camps by the respective state governments.
Under the revised schedule, the orientation course will now commence on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, while the cut-off and swearing-in ceremony will take place on Friday, August 14. The closing ceremony has been fixed for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
“The Management of the National Youth Service Corps wishes to announce the extension of the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course in Sokoto and Niger States. This is due to the ongoing renovation works in both Orientation Camps by their respective State Governments,” the statement read. Related News Adamawa’s new NYSC camp ready for next batch, says Fintiri Five killed in Kogi reprisal attack Morning recap: ICPC clears presidency in fake agency probe, Tinubu reverses Osun account freeze, other top stories
