Fewer than 20 prospective corps members reportedly showed up at the NYSC orientation camp in Yobe State on April 22, 2026, according to a post shared by @nysc360.
The report, which included an image of a small group of uniformed youths being addressed outdoors, has sparked fresh debate about security concerns and participation in the mandatory national service scheme.
The post claimed that the turnout at the Yobe orientation camp was unusually low, with less than 20 prospective corps members present on the first day of camp activities.
The accompanying image showed a visibly small number of young graduates standing in formation while an official addressed them. While there has been no immediate official statement from the NYSC confirming the exact figure, the post quickly gained attention on social media.
Yobe State, located in northeastern Nigeria, has for years faced security challenges linked to insurgency in the region. Although security efforts have improved in recent times, concerns about safety persist among many Nigerians, particularly young graduates posted to the area for the compulsory one-year national service.
Historically, some corps members assigned to high-risk states have sought redeployment to safer locations, citing security and personal safety as primary reasons…See More
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