The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has raised security concerns over the shared entrance between its orientation camp and the Katsina State Government-owned Youth Craft Village in Katsina. State NYSC Coordinator Mr. Evans Okwor made the appeal during the swearing-in ceremony for 1,130 corps members of the 2026 Batch "B" Stream I on Monday. He urged the state government to create a separate entrance and demarcate the NYSC camp to align with national security protocols. Okwor stated that the current arrangement, which allows other state agencies to use the same access point, compromises the NYSC's ability to control movement into the camp. He cited rising insecurity in the country as a key reason for the need for stricter access control. While acknowledging recent renovations to female hostels, Okwor noted that male hostels remain in dilapidated condition, limiting the camp's capacity to accommodate more corps members. He reaffirmed the NYSC's commitment to delivering services in health, education, and rural development despite infrastructural challenges. Okwor also thanked the Katsina State Government, security agencies, and stakeholders for their support. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, warned the corps members against cultism, drug abuse, religious extremism, ethnic intolerance, and cybercrime. He urged them to promote national unity, exhibit good character, and serve as responsible citizens during and after their service year.
Corps members may face heightened security risks due to the lack of controlled access at the Katsina orientation camp. Students should confirm security protocols directly with NYSC officials before reporting and insist on clear information about camp conditions.
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