The Kwara State Government has approved the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp from its permanent site in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, the state capital.
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Edu Local Government Area, where Yikpata is located, has recently witnessed attacks by non-state actors.
The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr. Joshua Onifade, said the decision to relocate the camp followed security concerns raised by what he described as “perpetrators and enemies of progress.”
“This decision becomes necessary due to recent security concerns around the permanent orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State,” he said.
Onifade assured prospective corps members and their parents of adequate security and the smooth conduct of the three-week exercise in Ilorin.
He stated that soldiers and other security personnel would be deployed to safeguard the lives and welfare of youth corps members deployed to the state.
The Coordinator expressed appreciation to both the federal and state governments for their intervention and support, stressing that NYSC is fully prepared to host the orientation course.
Onifade also said heads of various assignments had commenced preparations to receive corps members, who are expected in camp from Wednesday, September 24 to Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
About 1,800 corps members are expected to participate in the 21-day exercise in the state.
“The NYSC management wishes to appreciate the unrelenting efforts of the state government and various security operatives in addressing insecurity challenges in some parts of Kwara State.
“However, the decision to temporarily relocate the camp is intended to substantially allay the fears of our prospective corps members, some of whom are visiting the state for the first time.
“The NYSC state coordinator commends the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led government for this proactive decision and for always ensuring that the welfare of corps members remains a top priority.”
He added that the Director General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. O. O. Nafiu, has directed the Director of the South West Area Office I, Osun State, to inspect and evaluate the temporary venue to assess the level of preparedness.
“The NYSC management wishes all prospective corps members a hitch-free journey to their various camps, advises them strongly not to travel at night, and to board vehicles only at designated motor parks,” Onifade added.
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