Corpers Decry Poor Living Conditions at Oyo Orientation Camp

NYSC members lament water and electricity shortages

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By Danny Dayo | Ibadan, Nigeria | April 30, 2026

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Oyo State have raised concerns over poor living conditions at their orientation camp.

Some 2026 Batch A Stream II corps members undergoing the mandatory three-week National Youth Service Corps orientation exercise in Oyo State have decried erratic power supply and water scarcity at the orientation camp.

The corps members, who spoke with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said living conditions at the camp located in Iseyin, Oyo State, have become increasingly difficult since they arrived for the exercise last Wednesday.

One of the corps members said the electricity supply in the camp has been erratic since the commencement of the orientation programme.

The corps member added that they sometimes had to attend official programmes without taking baths due to the inconsistent water supply, describing the conditions as challenging.

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Welfare Concerns Mount
Participants say the situation affects their wellbeing and morale.Another corps member alleged that NYSC officials in the state had warned participants against posting complaints on social media, which she said had made many corps members reluctant to speak openly.

Authorities Yet to Respond
Officials have not issued a formal statement addressing the complaints.When contacted, the Oyo State NYSC Coordinator, Kayode Peters, disputed the claims of water scarcity raised by the corps members.

He acknowledged the issue of erratic electricity supply but insisted that measures had been put in place to ensure adequate water provision within the camp.

“That there’s no water, that is not correct. We pump water every time for them. Because of the epileptic power supply in Nigeria, we have to use our generator to pump water morning, afternoon, and night for their comfort,” he said.

The issue highlights ongoing challenges in youth service administration.