The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course will begin on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, across all orientation camps nationwide.
The three-week exercise will hold simultaneously in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and will end on Wednesday, August 25, 2026.
The scheme has also uploaded call-up numbers to the dashboards of prospective corps members ahead of the commencement of the exercise.
Orientation course begins nationwide
According to the NYSC, all orientation camps will open on August 5 for the new batch of prospective corps members.
The exercise will run concurrently across the country for three weeks before concluding on August 25.
NYSC officials said the programme remains a key part of the national service process.
“The 2026 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course will commence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in all orientation camps nationwide.”
The scheme urged prospective corps members to prepare adequately for camp activities and registration.
Call-up numbers uploaded
NYSC confirmed that call-up numbers have already been uploaded to the dashboards of prospective corps members.
Meanwhile, call-up letters will be made available in due course.
Prospective corps members were advised to monitor their dashboards regularly for updates and additional instructions.
Officials noted that timely access to the documents would help ensure a smooth mobilisation process.
DG congratulates prospective corps members
The Director-General of the NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, congratulated all prospective corps members mobilised for the 2026 Batch B Stream II service year.
He praised them for successfully completing their studies in institutions within and outside Nigeria.
“Your successful completion of your studies has qualified you for national service.”
He also encouraged them to approach the service year with discipline, patriotism and a commitment to national unity.
Safety advisory for travellers
The NYSC leadership stressed the importance of safe travel to orientation camps.
Brigadier General Nafiu urged prospective corps members to avoid travelling at night.
He also advised them to strictly follow all travel and safety guidelines throughout their journey.
“Avoid travelling at night and adhere to all travel and safety guidelines.”
The scheme reiterated that the welfare and safety of corps members remain a priority as the orientation exercise approaches.
Read full statement on the commencement of NYSC 2026 Batch B Stream II below:
Press Statement
2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II NYSC Orientation Course Commences August
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform the general public that the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course will commence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in all Orientation… pic.twitter.com/KsvQ3hzCF5
— NYSC NDHQ (@officialnyscng) July 20, 2026
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