Ebola: NYSC Reduces Orientation Program To 2 Days

In accordance with the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Ebola Virus, the directorate of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2014 Batch B orientation program will last for between 1 to 2 days instead of the usual 21-day program. The shortened program will take place
between September 1st – 8th 2014.

Tribune reports that directive applies to the following states: Lagos, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Osun, and Yobe.

The abridged orientation program means that corps members will miss out on some NYSC camp activities including parade, camp fire night, physical training, and other activities.