Excitement builds as NYSC announces 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation schedule

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course.

According to a circular dated August 7, 2023, titled “2024 Batch ‘B’ Orientation Course” and signed by the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Ahmed Ikaka, on behalf of the NYSC Director-General, the orientation exercise is set to commence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

This nationwide event will take place across all 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The registration window for the course will be open from August 28 to August 30, 2024, with the deadline firmly set at midnight on Friday, August 30, 2024.

A key highlight of the orientation program is the swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2024.

This ceremony is a significant milestone, officially marking the beginning of the service year for the new corps members. Following this, the orientation course will feature a comprehensive array of activities aimed at preparing corps members for their upcoming year of service.

The orientation program will culminate in a grand closing ceremony on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, bringing an end to the intensive preparation period and setting the stage for the corps members to embark on their service year.

The NYSC planning and structured activities during this orientation are designed to equip the corps members with the necessary skills and knowledge for their national service.

The announcement has generated a wave of excitement and anticipation among prospective corps members, as they prepare to join the ranks of those who have previously served and contributed to national development through the NYSC scheme.