How To Locate All The NYSC Orientation Camps In The 36 States
NYSC Orientation camp is the first and one of the most crucial phases of the service year. It is where corps members receive training, discipline, and exposure to various activities that prepare them for national service. However, for many prospective corps members (PCMs), finding the exact location of their assigned camp can be challenging, especially if they are unfamiliar with the state.
This guide provides detailed information on how to locate all NYSC orientation camps across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Whether you are traveling by road, air, or a combination of both, we’ll break down the best routes, transportation options, and key landmarks to help you arrive at your camp with ease. Read on to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey to the NYSC orientation camp.
ABIA
On your way to Umuahia, come down at the Bus stop gate in Umuahia, and take a cab going to Ohafia via Igbere. Tell the driver you are going to Igbere before Abriba. Once you stop at Igbere which is just about 400 – 500 naira from Umuahia. Cross to the other side of the road and walk straight to camp. Please, on no account should you tell the driver that you’re going to Bende, because Bende Town is a bit far from Igbere where your camp is located.
ANAMBRA
Coming from Onitsha, go to Upper Iweka and enter a bus going to Awka, as soon as you enter the bus, don’t forget to remind the driver or conductor that you’ll be stopping at Amawbia junction. When u get there, look for a bike man or keke that’ll take you into the camp at Umuawulu. The distance from Onitsha to Amawbia is from 20 to 40 minutes and the total price might range from 400 to 500. Coming from Awka, go to Unizik junction and enter a bus going to Onitsha, as soon as you enter the bus, don’t forget to remind the driver or conductor that you’ll be stopping at Amawbia junction. From there, get a Keke or taxi straight to the NYSC orientation camp in Umuawulu/Abaukwu
KANO
On your way to Kano state, tell the driver to drop you at Unguwa uku. Once you alight from the vehicle, you’ll see buses waiting to drop people at Karaye camp at the rate of 600 to 800 naira, but if the driver doesn’t stop you at Unguwa uku, then stop at the last Bus stop, Sabon-gari Park at the new Road and board a Keke to Bata for 100 to 200 naira, from there, find a bus to Kabuga park, when you get to Kabuga park, board a bus to Karaye camp.
JIGAWA
From Kano, take a bus going to Dutse, and tell the driver that you’ll stop at the NYSC orientation camp in Fanisau, the journey will last for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The camp is located opposite the Army Barracks.
BAUCHI
From the last bus stop in Bauchi, take a taxi to Muda Lawal Park, then take another bus going to Wailo from the park. The NYSC orientation camp is located in Wailo.
RIVERS
When you get to Port Harcourt, stop at Eleme junction, ask for directions where Nonwa or Gokana buses are loading, and board a bus to the orientation camp. Make sure you tell the driver that you’re going to the camp, the NYSC orientation camp is along the road. The journey is about 1 hour.
OYO
When you get to Ibadan, stop at Iwo Road. From Iwo Road, take a taxi of 250 to 500 naira going to Ojoo and tell them to drop you at Iseyin Park. From Iseyin Park, take a bus going to the orientation camp for up to 1000 to 1200 naira and be prepared for more than 2 hours journey.
DELTA
For those coming to Delta from Lagos and the whole of South West or Benin, enter Asaba bus or Onitsha bus and tell the driver to drop you at Issele-Uku junction. When you get to the junction, cross the express and take a bike straight to the orientation camp, which will range from 150 – 200 naira. For those coming from Enugu and the whole of South-East, enter the Onitsha bus and stop at Upper Iweka, from upper Iweka, enter the Asaba bus for 200 to 250 naira, and drop at Koko Junction which is the last Bus stop and from there you’ll see Issele-uku bus. Enter the bus and drop at Issele-Uku junction. When you get to the junction, cross the express and take a bike straight to the Orientation camp, which will range from 150 – 200 naira. The journey to Issele-uku from Asaba is about 25 to 35 minutes.
ADAMAWA
From Yola, take a taxi to Vinikilang. From Vinikilang, you’ll get a Keke straight to the camp. You can also take a drop that will carry only you straight to the camp from whichever Park you are arriving from. The price for a drop will range from 800 to 1200 Naira.
KATSINA
From Kano, board a bus going to Katsina, from the Park in Katsina, you’ll get a bike straight to the camp, located at Mani Road.
NASARAWA
From Abuja, board a bus and stop at Mararaba, and take about 300 naira bus to Keffi and tell the driver to stop you at the NYSC orientation camp.
CROSS RIVER
From Lagos and South-West States, stop at Calabar and take a straight bus to Obubra tell the driver to stop you at Obubra junction, and enter a bike straight to the NYSC orientation camp. From Abuja, enter a Calabar bus, and tell the driver to stop you at Obubra junction. At Obubra junction, enter a bike straight to the NYSC orientation camp. From Onitsha, stop at Upper Iweka and enter the Ikom motor, tell the driver that you’ll be coming down at Obubra junction, and once you get there, enter a bike going to the NYSC orientation camp.
SOKOTO
From the Park in Sokoto city, board a bike going to Wamakko. It will cost you from 250 to 300 naira, the camp is located on the left side of the road.
KADUNA
From Kaduna City, enter a bus going to Chikun Local Government, and tell the driver that you’re going to the NYSC orientation camp. The camp is located at the Kaduna/Abuja expressway and costs 250 to 300 naira from the city.
KOGI
From anywhere in Kogi State, board a bus going to Kabba, stop at the last bus stop, and board a bike to the NYSC orientation camp.
OSUN
From Osogbo, enter a bus going to Ede, as soon as they stop you there, look for a bike that’ll take you straight to the NYSC orientation camp for the rate of 200 to 300 naira. From Lagos, Ibadan, Kogi, Abeokuta, or Abuja, look for a bus going to Osun state, immediately you get to Ife or Ilesha, tell the driver that you’ll stop at Gbogan, from Gbogan, you will take a direct bus to the NYSC Orientation camp.
ABUJA FCT
Stop at Jabi Park, take a taxi or Keke to Wuse Market and board a bus going to Kubwa Village. The last Bus stop is at Kubwa Market, from the Kubwa Market, the NYSC orientation camp is just a walking distance, or you could just board a bike to the camp.
LAGOS
From Ikeja, take a bus to Iyana Ipaja, when you get to Iyana Ipaja, take a bus to Agege or Iyapaja and tell the driver to stop you at the NYSC orientation camp. From Ojota, take a bus to Oshodi, from Oshodi, take a bus to Iyana Ipaja and stop at their last bus stop which is under the bridge, take the road on the right where you alighted from and walk down straight or ask people around the bus stop where the NYSC Orientation camp is located and they will direct you appropriately. From Oyingbo, take a bus going to Costain, when you get to Costain, take a bus to Ojuelegba, from Ojuelegba, take a bus going to Oshodi, from Oshodi, take a bus to Iyana Ipaja and stop at the last bus stop which is under the bridge, take the road on the right where you alighted from and walk down straight or ask people around the bus stop where the NYSC orientation camp is located and they will direct you appropriately.
OGUN
From Lagos, take a direct bus to Sagamu, when the bus stops there, enter a bike straight to the orientation camp. From Abeokuta, take a bus to Sagamu, when the bus stops, enter a bike straight to the orientation camp. From Abeokuta to Sagamu is close to an hour.
IMO
Coming from Owerri, take a bus from Ama JK to Nkwerre. Make sure that you tell the driver that you’re going to the NYSC Orientation camp in Eziama Obaire Nkwerre, stop at Nkume junction, and take a bike to the camp. The distance from Owerri to the camp is like 40 minutes to 1 hour and the price will range from 400 to 600.
ENUGU
Coming from any part of Nigeria please proceed to Enugu City. When you get to Enugu City, locate Holy Ghost Park, ask for vehicles going to Awgu, and join the bus straight to the camp. Coming from the South, Port Harcourt to Calabar axis, you don’t have to get to Enugu City, just board a bus going to Enugu, and inform the driver that you will be stopping at Awgu NYSC Camp. Remind the driver again once you have passed Okigwe. Coming by air, board an airplane to the Enugu Airport. From the terminal, board a cab straight to the camp or you can get to Holy Ghost Park and board a vehicle straight to the NYSC Camp. A second option by air, is the Owerri Airport, from Owerri, proceed by road to Okigwe, from Okigwe you will easily get a cab to the Awgu NYSC camp.
BORNO
Coming from Kano, tell the drivers that you’re going to Gumel in Jigawa state, and they’ll direct you to a place where you’ll get a taxi. The taxi will take you to a place where you’ll get a straight bus to the College of Education, Gumel, where the temporary orientation camp is located.
YOBE
The camp is located at Dazigau, KM 5 Potiskum-Kano Road, Nangere Local Government Area. From Kano, get a direct bus going to Yobe. The camp is located at Potiskum. From Lagos, take a direct bus to Potiskum. From Onitsha, take a direct bus to Potiskum.
GOMBE
From Gombe Park, enter a straight bus to the camp. The orientation camp is located at Science Technical College, Amanda, km 21, Gombe-Bauchi Highway, near International Airport Gombe.
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AKWA IBOM
From AKTC park in Uyo, you will see a direct bus to camp. The NYSC Orientation camp in Akwa Ibom State is located at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area
KWARA
From Ilorin, take a bike to Maraba, that’s where you’ll get a bus going to Yikpata camp. The bus will stop you at the camp entrance. The camp is located at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State
BAYELSA
Get a bus going to Yenagoa and tell the driver to stop you at Mbiama (just before they enter Bayelsa), at Mbiama you will see vehicles going to Kaiama, join one and tell them you will stop at Kaiama Park. From Kaiama Park, take a direct bike to camp. The camp is in Boro Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA, Bayelsa State
EDO
From Benin, take a bus to Okada. From Okada, you’ll see a cab or bike that’ll take you straight to the orientation camp. The camp is located at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Opposite Igbinedion University Okada, Ovia North East, Edo State
TARABA
The NYSC orientation camp in Taraba is located at Sibre Airport Road, Jalingo. On your way to Jalingo, you’ll be dropped in the gate of the NYSC camp, because it’s located at the express.
ZAMFARA
From Kaduna, stop at Kawo Park, get a bike or taxi to the NDA junction where Zamfara Park is located, and get a bus to Zamfara, the camp is along the road at Tsafe LGA.
BENUE
From Makurdi last bus stop, cross to the other side and directly in front of Winners Chapel church, there are cars going to Gboko, from Gboko, you’ll drop at the NYSC camp just after the police College by the roadside.
PLATEAU
From Jos, take a straight bus to Mangu where the orientation camp is located for a rate of 500 naira. The journey will take 45 minutes to 1 hour.
EBONYI
From Abakaliki, enter a bus to Afikpo Macgregor camp. Stop at the junction and take a straight bike to the camp.
KEBBI
From Mando Park in Kaduna, get a vehicle going to Yauri/Kontagora, and drop at Yauri. From Yauri, get a vehicle going to Koko. After dropping at Koko, get a straight cab to the orientation camp located at Dakingari. From Ibadan, get a vehicle going to Kontagora, Niger state, drop at Kontagora, and get a vehicle going to Koko. After dropping off at Koko junction, get a straight cab to the orientation camp located at Dakingari.
NIGER
From Minna, take a bike to the Mobil filling station and take a bus straight to Paiko where the orientation camp is located.
EKITI
From Ado-Ekiti, get a straight bus to the NYSC orientation camp located at Ise-Emure Ekiti. The price for the bus will be around 400 naira.
ONDO
From Akure, take a taxi to Benin garage, you’ll see a vehicle going to Ikare. From the last bus stop, take a bike straight to the orientation camp.
General Travel Tips for Corps Members Reporting to NYSC Orientation Camps
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp is the first and crucial phase of the service year, requiring corps members to travel from different parts of the country to their designated camps. Since many corps members may be traveling long distances and to unfamiliar locations, it is essential to plan ahead and follow necessary safety precautions.
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on general travel tips for corps members to ensure a smooth, safe, and stress-free journey to their NYSC orientation camps.
1. Plan Your Journey in Advance
One of the most important aspects of traveling is proper planning. Knowing your camp’s location, available transport options, and expected journey duration helps prevent last-minute stress.
- Research the best route to your NYSC camp.
- Check the transportation options available for your route.
- Ensure you have sufficient funds for transport, meals, and emergencies.
2. Travel Early to Avoid Rush Hour
Arriving early at the orientation camp gives you enough time to settle in before the registration process begins. NYSC usually provides a reporting deadline, and arriving late might lead to unnecessary complications.
- Aim to travel a day or two before the official camp opening date.
- Avoid last-minute travel to prevent delays or missing deadlines.
3. Use Safe and Reliable Transport Services
Your safety while traveling should be a top priority. Ensure you use reliable and reputable transport companies, especially if you’re traveling a long distance.
- Choose popular, well-known transport companies.
- Avoid hitchhiking or taking rides from strangers.
- Travel in groups with fellow corps members when possible.
4. Carry All Necessary Documents
Certain documents are required for registration upon arrival at the NYSC orientation camp. Forgetting any of them may result in delays or even rejection at the camp entrance.
- NYSC Call-up Letter (print multiple copies and do not laminate it)
- Green Card (NYSC Registration Slip)
- Valid means of identification (e.g., Student ID, National ID, or International Passport)
- Statement of Result or Degree Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate (from a government hospital)
- Passport Photographs (at least 10 copies)
5. Pack Essential Items for Camp
Orientation camps have specific requirements for corps members, and it’s important to pack wisely.
- White T-shirts and shorts (NYSC-approved attire)
- White sneakers and socks
- Toiletries and sanitary items
- Power bank and small rechargeable lamp
- Padlocks and a small bag for valuables
- Mosquito net and insect repellent
- Basic medication (pain relievers, allergy medication, etc.)
6. Avoid Night Travel
Night travel poses serious risks, including accidents and security challenges.
- Always travel during daylight hours to increase safety.
- If your journey is long, plan to break it into two days and rest overnight in a safe location if necessary.
7. Stay Alert and Secure Your Belongings
As a first-time traveler to a new location, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and protect your valuables.
- Keep your bags always close to you.
- Avoid displaying expensive gadgets like laptops or smartphones unnecessarily.
- Do not accept food or drinks from strangers.
8. Stay in Touch with Family and Friends
Ensure that at least one person knows your travel itinerary and expected arrival time.
- Keep your mobile phone fully charged before departure.
- Update family or friends on your progress at key travel points.
- Save emergency contacts, including NYSC officials’ numbers, in case of any issues.
9. Be Mindful of Your Environment
If you are traveling to a state that you’ve never visited before, be observant and cautious.
- Ask for directions only from uniformed officials or transport service providers.
- Research basic information about the state, such as local customs and security updates.
- If your assigned camp is in a region with a different language, learn a few basic phrases to communicate better.
10. Have Emergency Funds and Know Your Financial Options
Having access to money in case of unforeseen circumstances is essential.
- Carry some extra cash in case of transport fare hikes or emergencies.
- Have your ATM card with you but avoid withdrawing money in isolated places.
- If possible, keep emergency funds separate from your main wallet.
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