Are you a fresh graduate from the university and want to know which NYSC camp exists and functions in Nigeria? Are you interested in knowing the location of NYSC camps in Nigeria to aid your selection? Are you about registering for NYSC and want to know which orientation camp is close to your location?

Here is an article for you. This article contains the list of all NYSC camps in Nigeria and their location ranging from the best in the country to the best in the state.

Before we proceed, we need to have knowledge on what NYSC is all about.

Table of Content

1. What is NYSC?
2. List of NYSC orientation camps in Nigeria and their location
3. Orientation camp document requirements
4. Segments of NYSC
5. Personal essentials needed in NYSC orientation camp
6. Conclusion

What is NYSC?

NYSC is an abbreviation for National Youth Service Corporation. This is a program that spans for a year and only graduates can take. It is a paramilitary training course with volunteer services that youths who are graduates are obligated to do immediately after the completion of their educational year. It is open to university graduates, polytechnic graduates, graduates from college of education and some graduates from military school. This program started in 1973 by General Yakubu Gowon in a bid to foster peace, unity and build cohesion amongst tribes and regions of Nigeria. It was also set in motion to give youths a little military training for their own personal protection hence the reason for the orientation camp course.

List of NYSC Orientation camps in Nigeria

With Knowledge that we have 36 states in the country, it is important to know that in every state, there is an orientation camp. Here is a table showing the list of NYSC orientation camps in Nigeria and their location.

Note that these are the NYSC Permanent orientation camps in Nigeria. Unfortunately, due to insecurity in some parts of the country, especially the Northern part of the country, some orientation camps have been moved to a temporary location or merged and matched with another one. Due to the fact that some of these areas are high risk areas, prone to Kidnapping and raiding, we would also keep them discreet and encourage that everyone who registers, has registered, plans to register for the NYSC scheme should carefully check their call-up letter to know the precise location that they have been asked to report to as their NYSC orientation camp.

1. Abia State: The camp is known for its serene environment, surrounded by green scenery, providing a peaceful atmosphere for corps members and reminding them of nature.
2. Adamawa State: Located in Lapondo Road, Damare, the camp is known for its spacious layout and well-organized facilities. It is known as the one of the most organized NYSC orientation camps in Nigeria which is unusual to a lot of people because it is located in the north.
3. Akwa Ibom State: it is no doubt that the Uyo which is the capital of Akwa Ibom state is one of the most beautiful capitals in the entire Nigeria and its camp is recognized for its beautiful surroundings and modern facilities, providing a comfortable stay for corps members.
4. Anambra State: The camp is notable for its proximity to the city as it is not in a very villagey and rural area but it is located in the city close to beautiful places. Its well-maintained facilities, offers convenience to corps members and this is a plus to all corp members.
5. Bauchi State: The camp is known for its picturesque setting which a lot of young people would term aesthetically pleasing and appealing scenery, with beautiful natural structures located at the heart of the camp amidst scenic hills and valleys.
6. Bayelsa State: The camp is distinctive for its location near the river, offering corps members a chance to enjoy water-based activities.
7. Benue State: The camp is recognized for its spacious grounds and well-equipped facilities, providing a conducive environment for orientation activities.
8. Borno State: The camp is known for its resilience, as it has continued to operate despite challenges posed by the security situation in the region.
9. Cross River State: The camp is notable for its cultural diversity, with corps members from different parts of the country coming together to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the state.
10. Delta State: The camp is recognized for its hospitality, with corps members often receiving a warm welcome from the local community.
11. Ebonyi State: The camp is known for its peaceful atmosphere, providing corps members with a conducive environment for reflection and personal development.
12. Edo State: The camp is distinctive for its historical significance, as it is located in a former teacher training college, providing corps members with a chance to learn about the educational history of the state.
13.  Ekiti State: The camp is surrounded by green hills which provides a peaceful setting for Corp members.
14.  Enugu State: Offers a rich Igbo cultural experience.
15.  FCT (Abuja): The orientation camp in the Federal Capital Territory is known for its modern facilities and well-organized layout, providing a comfortable stay for corps members.
16.  Gombe State: The camp in Gombe State is recognized for its hospitality, with corps members often receiving a warm welcome from the local community.
17.  Imo State: The camp in Imo State is known for its vibrant atmosphere, with corps members engaging in various cultural and recreational activities.
18.  Jigawa State: The camp in Jigawa State is notable for its peaceful environment, providing corps members with a conducive atmosphere for personal development.
19. Kaduna State: The camp in Kaduna State is known for its historical significance, as it is located near historical sites that offer insights into the rich history of the state.
20.  Kano State: The camp in Kano State is recognized for its cultural heritage, with corps members experiencing the rich Hausa culture and traditions.
21.  Katsina State: The camp in Katsina State is known for its hospitality, with corps members often receiving a warm welcome from the local community.
22.  Kebbi State: The camp in Kebbi State is notable for its peaceful atmosphere, providing corps members with a conducive environment for reflection and personal development.
23. Kogi State: The camp in Kogi State is known for its scenic beauty, with corps members enjoying the picturesque landscapes during their stay.
24. Kwara State: The camp in Kwara State is recognized for its hospitality, with corps members often receiving a warm welcome from the local community. Lagos State: bustling atmosphere, showcasing the state’s vibrant lifestyle.
25. Lagos state: As a state known for its hustling and bustling nature, Lagos state camp is also well known for its packed activities. These activities are fun for the corp members and makes them still experience Lagos in that confined space.
26.  Nassarawa State: The camp in Nassarawa State is notable for its peaceful environment, providing corps members with a conducive atmosphere for personal development.
27. Niger State: The camp in Niger State is known for its spacious grounds and well-equipped facilities, providing a comfortable stay for corps members.
28.  Ogun State: The camp in Ogun State is recognized for its modern facilities and well-organized layout, providing a comfortable stay for corps members.
29. Ondo State: The camp in Ondo State is known for its cultural diversity, with corps members from different parts of the country coming together to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the state. Osun State: This state is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria with a very serene environment surrounded by peaceful people. The security in this state is one to be envied by most other states.
30. Osun state: The camp is known for its ability to introduce the calm, peaceful and fun life that the state and people of the state enjoy. A bonus that comes with this is the beautiful scenery.
31.  Oyo State: Vibrant atmosphere with various cultural activities.
32.  Plateau State: The camp in Plateau State is recognized for its scenic beauty, with corps members enjoying the picturesque landscapes during their stay.
33.  Rivers State: The camp in Rivers State is known for its modern facilities and well-organized layout, providing a comfortable stay for corps members.
34.  Sokoto State: The camp in Sokoto State is notable for its hospitality, with corps members often receiving a warm welcome from the local community.
35.  Taraba State: The camp in Taraba State is known for its cultural diversity, with corps members experiencing the rich culture and traditions of the state.
36.  Yobe State: The camp in Yobe State is recognized for its peaceful atmosphere, providing corps members with a conducive environment for reflection and personal development.
37.  Zamfara State: The camp in Zamfara State is known for its hospitality, with corps members often receiving a warm welcome from the local community.

Important documents to bring to the NYSC Orientation Camp

1. Call-up letter
2. Statement of result
3. School identity card
4. Covid testing verification slip (COVID green slip)
5. Green card
6. Medical fitness clearance certificate

Let’s pick them one after the other and explain their importance

1. Call-up letter: This is a letter that indicates that indeed you have been called to serve your country. It certifies that you are no fraud and the registration you submitted was accepted and processed for that current batch.
2. Statement of result: This is a document that states in simple terms that you are indeed a graduate from a government or federally recognized institution. This document cannot be issued to anyone who has not been cleared by the school as a graduate of the school. It therefore corroborates your graduate statement and indicates your result.
3. School identity card: In most Nigerian institutions, whether federally owned, state owned or private, no student goes through the system from their first year to their final year without a card that proves that they are indeed students and were finished from that school. Therefore, this card and its photocopy is to show that you attended and finished from the said school.
4. Covid testing verification slip: This document was introduced in 2020 after the COVID’19 and lockdown situation. Whether you have the covid vaccine card or not, you would be requested to fill a document at the point of NYSC registration indicating your compliance to being tested for the virus for the safety of everyone around you. After registering, you would then be required to print this document that shows that your registration went through. It is the first thing you would do in camp.
5. Green card: This is a document that is made available after registration. It shows that the registration was successful.
6. Medical fitness clearance certificate: This document certifies that you have been cleared medically, are not a direct harm to yourself and to the next person, are physically fit to do any tedious or strenuous activity and are safe to be associated with. The NYSC camp is as much a physically draining activity as it is a mentally draining one and the government is trying to prevent any eventuality from occurring while still keeping you safe.  

Segments of the NYSC Orientation Scheme

It has four integral segments which every one of them must participate in during the one year that the program should run for. These segments are:

1. The NYSC orientation camp: This is a camp course that spans for three weeks and during this segment of the year long program, the youths (graduates) are expected to be in an enclosed space with a regimented life. Their entire schedule is pre-planned and completely determined by the camp officials. They are taught various self-protection and life survival skills while being prepared for the yearlong course.
2. Place of Primary Assignment (PPA): This is the place where the rest of this year long activity should take place. It is the place the youth (graduate) is expected to work at and carry out the vision and mission statement of the NYSC program at large,
3. Community Development Service (CDS): Remember that the main purpose of the NYSC scheme is to bring about peace, unity and cohesion in the country and no state is exempted from this scheme. Therefore, the government uses the CDS (Community Development Service) program to foster growth and development in little communities. Seeing as the President or Governors cannot visit or touch every nook and cranny of the country with its size and population, they have sent the Corp members (participants of this NYSC program) as representatives in every locality and community to help develop community in order to enable the development of the country.
4. Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Department (SAED): This department or segment of NYSC helps train and empower youth to be skillful with their hands and be bosses of their own. While the school encourages white-collar job, NYSC is a preacher of personally owned job as they believe that everyone should have a craft at hand that they can be the boss of in no time.

Personal essentials needed in NYSC Orientation Camp

It is no news that some items are very necessary for camp movement as they are basic essentials for long or short stay vacation, however, this “basic” essentials are tweaked to provided comfortability to Corp members. They are:

1. Bedsheets
2. Blankets
3. Mosquito nets
4. Mosquito repellent cream
5. Thick bed time socks
6. Toiletries
7. Toothpaste
8. Shower cap (for females or males with hair)
9. White round neck shirts (as many as you can)
10.  White shorts (more than one if you can)
11. Black underwear
12. White sweatshirts or cardigans
13. White rubber shoe
14. Plain white sneakers (optional)
15. Jumat or church wear (optional)
16. Jean
17. Beverage and snacks.
18. Native wear or Ankara
19. White socks
20. Flask or bottle for water (hydration is important)
21. Flask for food
22. Basic drugs (if any)
23. Permanent marker
24. Padlock
25. Waist pouch
26. Power bank (highly recommended)
27. Torch light or rechargeable lantern
28. Wrist watch
29. Phone
30. Sunglasses
31. Bathing slippers
32. Plastic spoon and cups
33. Money (cash as much as you can get for survival)
34. Body cream
35. Sun block (optional)
36. Disinfectant
37. Buckets and bailer
38. Perfumes and body sprays
39. Sanitary pads / tampons
40. Hair essentials and makeup essentials (for ladies)

MONEY CANNOT BE OVER EMPHASIZED!!!

Conclusion

The NYSC is a paramilitary training and a very humbling experience for many. There are 36 states in Nigeria and all these states have their own NYSC camps even the Capital state too which makes the list 37. This article takes us through the location of the state and what to expect from every location as they are all packed with different and various experiences.

We strongly and highly recommend the NYSC practice to all graduate as it is a noble service and every citizen in the country respects and regards corpers (as they are fondly called) highly. Some aged people believe that you have not graduated if you do not wear the Khaki and boot just so they can shout “copashun” when they see you walking or taking a bus in public.

With an understanding that travelling might be a hassle, there is one in every state. Therefore, pick one close to you for the purpose of this noble service.