NYSC announces date for 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course will commence nationwide on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme said the three-week orientation exercise would be held simultaneously in all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ending on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

The NYSC disclosed that call-up numbers have already been uploaded to the dashboards of prospective corps members, while call-up letters will be released in due course.

The Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, congratulated 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, qualifying them for national service.

Nafiu also wished the prospective corps members a safe journey to their respective orientation camps, urging them to avoid travelling at night.

He further advised them to strictly adhere to all travel and safety guidelines throughout their journey to the camps.

The statement reads, “The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform the general public that the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream Il Orientation Course will commence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in all Orientation Camps within the country.

“The three-week exercise which will be held simultaneously in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will end on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026. 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 Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, congratulates all prospective Corps Members mobilised for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I| Service Year on the successful completion of their studies in higher institutions within and outside Nigeria, which has qualified them for national service.

“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.”