NYSC Issues New Safety Tips and Travel Guidelines for Prospective Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released a new set of guidelines to help prospective corps members prepare for their upcoming service. The guidelines, announced on Monday, April 26, focus on ensuring the safety and smooth transition of members as they embark on the NYSC program.

Key Safety Tips

The NYSC has advised all prospective corps members to avoid traveling to orientation camps at night. For those traveling long distances, it is recommended to break the journey into manageable parts to avoid fatigue and potential dangers associated with night travel.

Important Guidelines

• Arrival Time: Members should ensure they arrive at the orientation camp on their scheduled reporting date to avoid any complications.
• Document Verification: After completing documentation at the camp, changes to the date of birth, date of graduation, course of study, and passport photograph will no longer be allowed.
• Error Corrections: Before reporting to camp, members should use their online dashboard to correct any spelling errors or issues with the arrangement of their names.
• Discrepancies: If there are any discrepancies between the course of study or date of graduation listed on your Statement of Result and your Call-up Letter, do not report to the camp. Instead, contact your institution to resolve the issue before attending the orientation.

The NYSC’s new guidelines are designed to ensure that prospective corps members have a safe and organized start to their service year. By following these tips, members can avoid unnecessary complications and focus on making the most of their NYSC experience.