The Ogun State Government has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing prospective corps members sleeping in a hall at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu.
The government stated that registration, screening, credential verification and hostel allocation of corps members are exclusively handled by NYSC officials and are not responsibilities of the state government.
A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the video captured a temporary arrangement during the registration exercise, which continued into the night.
He explained that prospective corps members must first undergo credential verification and screening by NYSC officials before being allocated hostels.
According to him, those whose registration extended into the night were temporarily accommodated in the multipurpose hall, with mattresses provided for them to rest while the exercise continued.
Akinmade noted that Ogun received more than 4,300 prospective corps members for the current batch, compared with slightly over 2,000 in previous batches, increasing the pressure on available camp facilities.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELHe emphasised that while NYSC has responsibility for managing the registration process and camp accommodation, the Ogun State Government consistently supports the agency by providing an enabling environment and interventions to improve the welfare of corps members.
As part of this support, the state government provided 500 mattresses during the current exercise, while the Akarigbo of Remo donated 100, followed by an additional 200.
Akinmade also recalled Governor Abiodun’s recent approval of ₦50,000 each for the 3,050 corps members in the previous 2026 Batch C, Stream I, to assist with their transportation.
He noted that Ogun State had been adjudged the best in the country in NYSC administration, reflecting its sustained commitment to supporting the scheme.
He urged the public to understand the distinction between the operational responsibilities of NYSC and the supportive role of the state government.
He, however, assured that the Abiodun administration would continue to provide assistance towards making Ogun a conducive place for corps members to serve.
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