National Youth Service Corps Swears in Corps Members in Bauchi
Bauchi, Nigeria - The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 1,677 corps members during the 2026 Batch C, Stream II orientation programme in Bauchi State.
The event took place at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. The oath of allegiance was administered by the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Umar, through a representative, Justice Abdulsalam Waziri.
The 1,677 corps members consist of 752 males and 925 females, representing various universities across Nigeria. NYSC State Coordinator, Umoren Kufre, expressed satisfaction with the camp's management, stating that the orientation programme is aimed at equipping the corps members with the necessary skills to contribute positively to national development.
Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Bashir Yusuf, praised the NYSC for its efforts in promoting national unity and integration through the scheme.
The corps members are expected to spend three months at the orientation camp before proceeding to their assigned posting across Bauchi State for a one-year service year, which aims to promote national integration and develop the skills of the graduates for effective contributions to their communities.
</body> </html><small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
