NYSC seeks relocation of Kebbi orientation camp over security concerns

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Kebbi State has requested the relocation of its orientation camp to Birnin Kebbi metropolis, citing security concerns at the current temporary camp in Bausara, Jega Local Government Area.

The State Coordinator, Bala Dabo-Kagarko, disclosed this during an interaction with journalists at the camp.

According to him, security assessments indicated that the camp’s current location is vulnerable and that the host community lacks the capacity to provide adequate security for corps members.

The orientation camp was earlier moved from its permanent site in Dakingari, Suru Local Government Area, due to insecurity in the area.

Dabo-Kagarko said the proposed relocation to Birnin Kebbi was based on recommendations from security agencies, which considered the state capital a safer location for corps members undergoing orientation.

“Of recent, the NYSC requested to relocate this camp to Birnin Kebbi metropolis for the safety of the corps members. 

This area is on the outskirts of the town, and the report from the security agencies was that this place is exposed and the community harbouring the camp cannot give adequate security for the camp,” he said.

The coordinator also disclosed that corps members would not be posted to Arewa, Augie and Sakaba local government areas due to security challenges.

He noted that the number of corps members deployed to Kebbi had declined, with only 492 corps members registered for the current orientation exercise.

Dabo-Kagarko attributed the decline to challenges, including inadequate accommodation facilities and poor infrastructure for corps members in the state.

He said the NYSC determines postings based on the availability of facilities such as hostels, water supply, electricity and other essential amenities.

According to him, the scheme requires improved infrastructure and accommodation facilities to attract more corps members to the state.