FG increases feeding allocation to NYSC members

The Federal Government has boosted the financial support provided to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members during their orientation course. Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director-General of NYSC, revealed this decision at a meeting with the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream One corps members at the Cross River State NYSC Orientation Camp in Obubra.

The enhancement is expected to take effect the following year after the Budget Office has been notified of the change. General Nafiu emphasized the importance of financial responsibility among the corps members and advised them to avoid extravagance and foster disciplined savings habits. He highlighted the resilience and dedication of Nigerian youths towards national service, urging them to prioritize safety while traveling, and suggested that they should avoid traveling late at night and refrain from resting in public places.

Nafiu also called for increased efforts to improve the infrastructure at the Obubra Orientation Camp, and encouraged the corps members to acquire practical skills that would benefit them in the future, such as cosmetology and traditional hairstyling techniques. Mrs Adejoke Oyenuga, the NYSC Cross River State Coordinator, reported that 1,064 corps members were registered at the camp and they had all successfully adapted to the structured environment.