The National Youth Service Corps has moved its orientation camp in Kwara State from Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin following rising security threats.
Kwara State Coordinator of the scheme, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, confirmed the development in Ilorin on Thursday, explaining that the decision was approved by the state government after concerns were raised about the safety of corps members.
He said, “We are fully prepared to host the orientation course, and the welfare of participants will be safeguarded. Soldiers and other security personnel will be deployed to guarantee the safety of corps members during the three-week exercise.”
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According to him, corps members are expected to arrive between September 24 and October 14, while a delegation from the NYSC headquarters will visit to assess the temporary site.
The relocation comes as insecurity continues to escalate in Kwara North, particularly in Edu and Patigi LGAs, where residents have faced repeated bandit attacks, leading to deaths, abductions, and mass displacement.
In August, corps members at Yikpata camp were reportedly confined indoors by soldiers after unusual movements were noticed around the premises, sparking panic among participants and their parents.
Onifade expressed gratitude to both the federal and state governments for their support, while urging parents to remain calm.
He assured that the scheme was committed to providing a safe and successful orientation exercise.
