Kwara govt relocates NYSC camp as bandits overwhelm security agencies

The Kwara government has temporarily relocated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu local government area, to the state polytechnic campus along Old Jebba Road, Ilorin.

NYSC coordinator in the state, Joshua Onifade, announced the decision during a news conference on Thursday in Ilorin.

Onifade said the relocation became necessary due to recent security concerns around the Yikpata camp.

He said: “The NYSC management wishes to appreciate the unrelenting efforts of the state government and the various security operatives in resolving the insecurity challenges in some parts of the state.

“The decision to temporarily relocate the camp is to substantially allay the fears of our prospective corps members, especially those who will be visiting the state for the first time.

“I commend Governor AbdulRahman for this proactive decision and for always ensuring that the issues of corps members’ welfare remain his utmost priority.”

The orientation course for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ stream 2 corps members is scheduled to begin nationwide on September 24.

About 1,800 corps members are expected to participate in the 21-day programme in Kwara.

Bandits from neighbouring states have been invading Kwara state communities in the last few weeks.