Posted by Chinenye on Tue 16th Jun, 2026 - tori.ng
A fresh batch of corps members has begun their national service under heightened attention to safety and security, with authorities assuring that every stage of their deployment will be closely protected.
(NYSC Member. Photo Credit: X.com)
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday assured the 2,000 Batch 'B' Stream I corps members of safety and a peaceful service year, from camp through to their posting areas across Jigawa State.
The assurance came as the batch was sworn in amid tight security, at a time when the scheme has reportedly suspended swearing-in ceremonies in some states, including Niger State, over rising insecurity concerns that have dominated public discussion and social media in recent times.
Speaking exclusively to an online news platform shortly after the swearing-in ceremony at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp in Fanisau, Jigawa State, the State NYSC Coordinator, Muhammad Baba, said the scheme had taken extensive measures to guarantee the safety of corps members before their arrival, during their stay in camp, and after their posting to various ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and local government areas in the state.
He disclosed that registration for the batch was still ongoing, with 1,149 corps members registered at the camp so far, while the portal remained open to accommodate more arrivals before the end of the orientation period.
Baba explained that security measures had been coordinated with relevant agencies across every phase, from border points and transportation to camp security and the LGAs, describing this collaboration as a key reason Jigawa has remained one of the safest states for national service.
Addressing the corps members directly, the coordinator cautioned them against actions that could compromise their safety during the three-week orientation course, stressing that discipline and adherence to camp rules were non-negotiable.
He specifically warned against late-night movement, reckless use of social media, and unnecessary travel outside camp without permission, noting that such behaviour often exposes corps members to avoidable risks.
He added that after the three-week orientation, the corps members would proceed to their primary places of assignment across MDAs and LGAs in Jigawa State.
Baba further warned against cultism, drug abuse, and involvement in partisan politics, stressing that the NYSC maintains zero tolerance for such conduct and that any corps member found culpable would face appropriate sanctions.
He urged the corps members to embody discipline, patriotism, and community service, describing these as the values that would guide them to make a positive impact, and encouraged them to be good ambassadors of their families and institutions while embracing the culture of their host communities.
Also speaking exclusively to the platform's correspondent at the camp, the representative of the Jigawa State Police Commissioner, DCP Dahiru Aliya, reaffirmed the police's commitment to the safety of corps members, stating that robust security arrangements had been put in place.
He said Jigawa remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria despite national security concerns, crediting this to proactive policing and intelligence gathering.
He added that officers were stationed at the camp around the clock, with patrol teams and intelligence units monitoring all LGAs where corps members would be posted, and assured that the police would not relent until every corps member completed their service safely.
Speaking with the correspondent, corps member Aisha Mohammed, from Niger State and posted to Jigawa, shared that she had initially been apprehensive given recent reports of insecurity across the North, but said the measures and assurances she witnessed had renewed her confidence and resolve to serve diligently and impact her host community.
Another corps member, Yusuf Sadiq, also posted to Jigawa, expressed similar optimism, pledging to obey camp rules, respect the host community, and use his skills in education to teach local children, describing Jigawa as peaceful and declaring his readiness to serve.
Earlier at the event, Justice Amina Dahiru, representing the Jigawa State Chief Judge, administered the oath of allegiance, formally swearing in the 2,000 new corps members to begin their service year, as the Batch 'B' Stream I members raised their right hands in unison to pledge loyalty and service to the nation.
The online platform reported that the event recorded high attendance from representatives of security agencies, government officials, traditional rulers, stakeholders, parents, and members of the NYSC State Governing Board.