As a fresh corps member in Nigeria, you’ll spend three weeks at the NYSC orientation camp of the state you’ve been posted to. And these three weeks can be hell or heaven, depending on the state.
Since very little will prepare you for exactly what you’ll witness in camp, we decided to do the Lord’s work and give you a glimpse of ten orientation camps to start.
Kogi
Photo source: Cassie Davies
Location: Asaya, Kabba LGA
The Kogi state governor needs to swing into action and give this camp a major facelift. Just look at that abandoned public school classroom cosplaying as a camp clinic. God, abeg.
Enugu
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Location: Awgu LGA
Why are they feeding human beings through the louvers? And that red soil. This camp will stain your white, so you better pack cash for laundry.
Kwara
Photo source: Instagram/@nysc_kwara
Location: Yikpata, Edu LGA
I’ve got two questions: What do the FG and NYSC have against tarring the camp grounds? Do they get commission from the laundry guys?
Ebonyi
Photo source: Ebonyinysccamp
Location: Macgregor College, Afikpo LGA
I don’t know if it’s the pictures or this camp is heavy on the Nollywood village grammar school vibes.
Anambra
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Location: Umuawulu/Mbaukwu Awka South LGA
That first photo must’ve been carefully orchestrated for PR. Who asked for a view of the camp through a palm tree-lined path? I suppose nature lovers would have a swell time camping here… if they can manage all that red soil.
Ondo
Photo source: Instagram/@ondonysc_camp
Location: Ikare Akoko LGA
Is it my eyes or this camp is giving Obudu Cattle Ranch? They get five points for that volleyball court.
Oyo
Photo source: Instagram/@oyokopa
Location: Iseyin
Tarred roads, a volleyball court and a splash of greenery? Yes, please. But why do I feel like there’ll be a lot of long-distance trekking in this camp?
Ogun
Photo source: Instagram/@obsnyscogunstate
Location: Sagamu
I had no idea what to expect from Ogun state but surely not this nice auditorium and amphitheatre. They get B+ for effort.
Lagos
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Location: Iyana-ipaja
Lagos camp still doesn’t have a main auditorium in almighty 2024. But if you can forgive this, they’ve got the nicest volleyball court and badass three-storey hostels. Love it.
Rivers
Photo source: X
Location: Nonwa Gbam Tai LGA
You should have all the bragging rights with no questions asked when your main auditorium looks like this.
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