The First NYSC Orientation Camp in Nigeria: Where It All Began

The First NYSC Orientation Camp in Nigeria: Where It All Began

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a one-year mandatory program for Nigerian graduates. It combines paramilitary training with national service, aiming to promote unity, peace, and cultural understanding across the country. The scheme has evolved over the decades, with its orientation camps becoming pivotal in preparing Nigerian graduates for a year of national service. But how did it all begin? What Is NYSC? The NYSC is a mandatory one-…