The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course will commence nationwide on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, across all 37 NYSC Orientation Camps in the country.
According to a statement posted on the official NYSC X handle, camp registration for all prospective corps members will take place from Wednesday, January 21, to midnight of Friday, January 23, 2026.
The statement further disclosed that the Swearing-in Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, while the Closing Ceremony will hold on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, wished all prospective corps members safe travels to their respective states of deployment and advised them to avoid travelling at night.
NYSC management also urged all corps members to adhere strictly to the orientation course schedule to ensure a smooth and successful orientation programme.