NYSC orientation camps shut down after 8 days due to coronavirus concerns

Following the confirmation of Nigeria’s third case of coronavirus, NYSC authorities have closed orientation camps nationwide after 8 days, citing concerns about the pandemic. 

 

No official reason has been provided for the decision, but speculations suggest that the program coordinators are taking precautionary measures due to the participation of foreign graduates from high-risk countries in the one-year program.

 

Below are some tweets confirming the development; 

 

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