FG Approves Increase in NYSC Corps Members’ Feeding Budget
The Federal Government has approved an increase in the feeding budget for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during their orientation course, according to the scheme’s Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu.
Nafiu announced the adjustment while addressing members of the 2026 Batch C Stream One at the NYSC orientation camp in Obubra, Cross River State. He said the change was expected to improve the provision of meals for corps members during the orientation programme.
The NYSC chief disclosed that the Budget Office had been informed of the upward adjustment. However, he said implementation was expected to begin next year, meaning corps members would have to await the commencement of the revised funding arrangement.
Beyond the feeding budget, Nafiu advised corps members to manage their finances carefully. He urged them to avoid extravagant spending and develop disciplined savings habits that could help them prepare for life after the service year.
He also stressed the importance of personal safety, particularly when travelling. Nafiu advised corps members to avoid journeys after 6 p.m. and continue their trips the following day where necessary.
He warned against resting in public places or sleeping in groups at filling stations, saying such practices could make corps members easier to identify. He advised anyone facing safety concerns to seek assistance at military installations, police stations or Department of State Services offices and contact the NYSC hotline.
Nafiu further said efforts would be intensified to engage relevant stakeholders in establishing and rehabilitating infrastructure at the Obubra orientation camp. He also encouraged corps members to acquire practical skills, including cosmetology and traditional hairstyling, to improve their opportunities during and after national service.
Meanwhile, the Cross River State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Adejoke Oyenuga, described the Director-General’s visit as evidence of his commitment to corps members’ welfare. She reported that 1,064 corps members had registered at the camp and said they had successfully adapted to its structured environment.