NYSC announces August 5 for 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation

The National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course will commence on August 5 across the country.

The scheme disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, stating that the three-week orientation exercise would run simultaneously in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory from Wednesday, August 5, to Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

The NYSC said prospective corps members can now access their Call-up Numbers through their dashboards, while Call-up Letters would be made available in due course.

“Accordingly, Call-up Numbers have been uploaded to the dashboards of prospective Corps Members, while Call-up Letters will be made available in due course,” the statement read.

The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, congratulated all prospective corps members mobilised for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II service year on completing their studies in higher institutions within and outside Nigeria.

“He congratulates all prospective Corps Members mobilised for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Service Year on the successful completion of their studies in higher institutions within and outside Nigeria, which has qualified them for national service,” the statement said.

The NYSC boss also advised the prospective corps members to prioritise their safety while travelling to their respective orientation camps.

“He wishes them a safe journey to their respective Orientation Camps and strongly advises them to avoid travelling at night. The Director General also urges them to strictly adhere to all travel and safety guidelines throughout their journey to the camps,” the statement added.

The announcement comes after the successful conclusion of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation exercise, which was held nationwide from June 10 to June 30. In Niger State, however, the exercise was rescheduled and held from July 7 to July 27 at the NYSC orientation camp in Kubwa, Abuja, after the state’s camp sustained damage.