The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course will commence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and run through Tuesday, August 25, 2026, across all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The three-week exercise begins next month, according to a statement from the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.
Call-Up Numbers Now Available on NYSC Portal
Prospective corps members can now access their call-up numbers, which have been uploaded to their individual dashboards on the NYSC portal. The official call-up letters will be released separately at a later date, Embu confirmed in the press statement issued via the NYSC X handle @officialnyscng on Monday, July 20, 2026.
NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, congratulated all corps members mobilised for the 2026 Batch B Stream II service year. He acknowledged their successful completion of studies in higher institutions both within and outside Nigeria.
Safety Advisory for Corps Members Travelling to Camp
Nafiu urged all prospective corps members to travel safely to their assigned orientation camps and specifically advised against night travel. He also called on them to follow all official travel and safety guidelines during their journey to camp.
The NYSC orientation course is a mandatory exercise for Nigerian graduates before they begin their one-year national service posting. Corps members are deployed to states other than their states of origin as part of the federal government's national integration policy.
Social Media Reactions to NYSC Announcement
Following the announcement, several prospective corps members took to social media to express their concerns. @blac_ceejay wrote: "I registered since March, and I haven't seen my call-up number till now." @Richard52766217 commented: "I thought your president changed your pattern like the national anthem." @Suky_Nash asked: "So when next is the portal open. For those of us that want to come back again?" @its_justvera pleaded: "Can you give B1 that couldn't report to camp new call-up numbers, please?" @Tee_Kudos added: "I registered in April but have yet to get a call-up number."
Tinubu Urged to Suspend NYSC Reform
Recall that a youth coalition appealed to President Bola Tinubu to pause proposed NYSC reforms, warning they could undermine national unity and the scheme's founding mission. The Coalition for National Unity and Youth Development called for an expanded review committee comprising former NYSC directors-general, security experts, employers and civil society groups before any bill reaches the National Assembly. The group defended the scheme's military orientation, emergency response record and digital systems, arguing that inadequate funding rather than structural overhaul is the real challenge facing NYSC.
NYSC Threatens to Blacklist Employers Over Poor Welfare
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that NYSC warned employers against poor welfare support, with possible blacklisting for failing to meet corps members' needs. The scheme's director-general urged stakeholders to improve support while reminding corps members about security responsibilities. Nafiu also encouraged corps members to build entrepreneurial skills and prepare financially before completing their service.
