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Covid-19: FG Approves Reopening Of NYSC Orientation Camps

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Federal Government has given nod for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to begin preparations for the reopening of orientation camps nationwide.

It will be recalled that orientation camps were shut in March nationwide as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

In a statement to review the government measures to curb the pandemic, National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, said “the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC is to consolidate on safety measures currently being put in place and start preparing for the reopening of orientation camps when educational institutions open.

“We are in the process of developing strict guidelines to ensure there is no outbreak of Covid-19 when this process starts.”

Meanwhile, the  Federal Government is being expected to give further directive on this.