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, insisting that registration, screening, credential verification and hostel allocation are exclusively the responsibility of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The state government, through the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, explained that the video captured a temporary arrangement during an extended registration exercise at the camp.
Akinmade said prospective corps members were required to undergo credential verification and screening by NYSC officials before being allocated hostel accommodation, adding that those whose registration extended into the night were temporarily accommodated in the multipurpose hall, where mattresses were provided for them to rest.
He attributed the pressure on the camp’s facilities to the significant increase in the number of prospective corps members deployed to Ogun State.
He noted that more than 4,300 candidates reported for the current batch, compared with slightly over 2,000 in previous batches.
The governor’s aide emphasised that although the NYSC is responsible for managing registration and accommodation arrangements, the Ogun State Government has consistently supported the scheme through interventions aimed at improving the welfare of corps members.
He disclosed that the state government provided 500 mattresses for the current orientation exercise, while the Akarigbo of Remo donated 100 mattresses, followed by an additional donation of 200.
Akinmade also recalled Governor Abiodun’s recent approval of a N50,000 transport grant for each of the 3,050 corps members deployed to the state under the 2026 Batch C, Stream I, to ease their transportation expenses.
He further noted that Ogun State had been adjudged the best in the country in NYSC administration, describing the recognition as a reflection of the state government’s sustained commitment to the welfare and effective administration of the scheme.
The government urged members of the public to appreciate the distinction between the operational responsibilities of the NYSC and the supportive role of the state government.
It assured that the Abiodun administration would continue to provide necessary assistance to the scheme and maintain a conducive environment for corps members serving in Ogun State.
