1,500 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 set, deployed to Anambra State were on Friday, 23rd January 2026, sworn in for the one-year mandatory national service.
Welcoming the newly sworn-in Corps members at the ceremony which took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka South LGA, Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, urged the corps members to endeavour to render dedicated service to the state and the nation at large.
The governor, represented by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon Patrick Aghamba, assured that his administration remains committed to continuous improvement of the State Orientation Camp’s facilities to ensure safe, serene, and enabling environment for corps members.
He commended the NYSC leadership at the national and state levels, especially the state Coordinator, Mrs Ojisua and her team, for their dedication and professionalism.
In her address, the State Coordinator, Mrs Pauline Ojisua, informed that out of the 1,500 corps members, 616 are males while 884 are females.She stressed that the Orientation course marks the foundation of the corps members’ service year.
The NYSC State Coordinator urged to obey all existing laws, NYSC regulations, and security directives as well as conduct themselves as responsible ambassadors of their families, institutions, and the nation.Ojisua, appreciated the state governor for the consistent support the NYSC enjoys in Anambra.
She said, “Over the next three weeks, participants will undergo a structured programme designed to instill discipline, patriotism, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary for nation-building.
“All camp facilities and programmes are fully in place to ensure a smooth and impactful orientation experience.
“All NYSC officials, security agencies, medical teams, and collaborating partners have also been fully mobilized to ensure effective administration, welfare, and security throughout the programme.
She also commended all camp officials, partners, and the media for their dedication.
Highlights of the ceremony include the swearing in performed by the State Chief Judge, Justice O. M. Anyachebelu, represented by Justice A.O Okoma.
