After mobilization and online registration, corps members are posted to states outside their geopolitical zones to spend 21 days at their various NYSC orientation camps in Nigeria.
After camping, you’ll then begin your one year of service at your place of primary assignment assigned to you.
While some past corps members will argue that the camp they were oriented at is the best, some will rate theirs as the worst camp in Nigeria.
Here are the best NYSC orientation camps in Nigeria:
1. Ogun State Camp
Ogun State camp, also known as the “5 Star Camp,” is the best in Nigeria.
Sagamu camp infrastructure and management are pure and the mode of operation is super.
All facilities in the camp are functioning correctly.
The camp has stable electricity, a steady water supply (neat water), clean toilet and bathroom, friendly soldiers, an international stadium, and ATM for corps members to withdraw money.
The hostel environment is immaculate to the core.
The rooms have perfect ceilings and functioning ceiling fans, an amazing clinic, a clean kitchen and compound.
Getting to the orientation camp is quite easy.
If you’re flying in from a state with an airport, then Lagos should be your destination.
In Lagos, get a direct bus to Sagamu.
From the last bus stop, take a bike directly to the camp.
If you’re travelling by bus, get a bus to Abeokuta, from there, get another bus to Sagamu.
When you reach Sagamu, board a bike to the camp.
2. Rivers State Camp
The Rivers State orientation camp is known for its neatness and serenity with a large auditorium and kitchen with delicious meals cooked.
The camp’s security is guaranteed and its rooms house between 25-30 corps members removing any issues of congestion.
During SAED lectures, you will have a good place to seat comfortably and listen or sleep.
A clinic is also functional and ready to handle emergency cases in the camp.
To locate this camp, once you arrive at Port Harcourt, stop at Eleme Junction and ask for directions where Nonwa or Gokana buses are loading.
When you get the direction, board a bus to the camp.
The journey from the Nonwa or Gokana buses takes between 20 – 50 minutes, depending on how motorable the road is.
3. Lagos State Camp
Lot of corps members in Nigeria want to serve in the beautiful city of Lagos because of the presence of many firms, industries, telecommunication giants, food companies, research institutes, as well as the excellent pay these jobs come with.
Its orientation camp is one of the best in the country as it is properly maintained and always kept it in good condition.
The camp also possesses a relaxation center and clinic for corps members and staff.
The hostel structure is enormous and houses the male and female corps members, security forces, and officials.
When coming into the camp by flight, your first stop would be at the Murtala Mohammed Airport.
From there, you can choose to enter a cab to the camp or a bus to Iyana Ipaja or Agege.
Ask the driver to stop you at the camp.
Going by bus, your bus should be headed to Lagos.
From the bus park, take a cab, or a bus going to Agege or Iyana Ipaja.
You would be dropped at the camp.
4. Anambra State Camp
The buildings in the new camp site in Anambra are still new and in perfect working condition.
There is constant power supply and less mosquito to worry about.
The hostels rooms are comfortable for every individual and come with proper toilet facilities.
The security team on camp parade the camp, always ensuring everything is in order.
Don’t bother going with much casual wears (mufti) because you may not to wear it, even on Sundays.
If you’re coming from Onitsha, you can enter a cab to Awka, then stop AMAWBIA junction and take a Keke to Governor lodge (or Nibo junction) – From there, you can board another Keke to the orientation camp.
In case you’re coming from Awka, from Dike Park on Nnamdi Azikiwe Road, board a bus heading to Umunze, and you will be dropped at the camp at Umuawulu.
5. Oyo State Camp
The hostel is spacious and has adequate ventilation.
There are functioning taps in the bathroom area with an adequate water supply.
The food portion is too good.
Every day there is competition by each platoon, which includes volleyball, football, dancing, drama, etc.
You will have to pay for charging because there are no sockets in the hostel to charge except if you’re on duty at the clinic.
The camp clinic is one of the most beautiful place in the camp.
It is an ideal modern new clinic that is well maintained.
6. Akwa Ibom State Camp
The camp is well secured.
Its rooms are well painted and spacious, with good ventilation, and its toilets come with clean running water.
The camp ground has equipped facilities for paramilitary dills, accommodation rooms, lecture halls and open areas for sports and assembly.
If you’re coming in by flight, the camp is located close to the airport.
To locate the camp, from AKTC park in Uyo, there is a huge possibility that you will see a direct bus going to camp.
Once you’re in AKTC park, take a Keke to a place called Plaza, walk down to Oron road and ask where they board Nsit Atai buses.
Tell the bus driver that you will stop at the camp.
Regarding the best orientation camps in Nigeria, confirm from corps members currently serving in the state, especially the most recent batch of their camping experience.
Hope you enjoyed this article.
