Renovation Work In Phases At NYSC Camp – Ekiti Govt

By Ayodele Oni

As National Youth Corps members are preparing to resume for another round of orientation, Ekiti state government has given an update about the state of facilities at the orientation camp in Emure Ekiti.

Some Youth Corps members sustained injuries in 2024 when buildings at the camp caved in during orientation programme.

The State government had assured of immediate renovation of the facilities at the orientation camp, while political office holders provided immediate succour for the occupants.

A recent viral video on the situation at the camp however revealed that not much has been done on the renovation work as some buildings still remain dilapidated.

Reacting to the state of facilities at the camp, Ekiti state commissioner for Youth Development, Ademola Gold Adedayo, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that renovation work at the NYSC camp has since commenced and is being carried out in well-planned phases to ensure sustainability and quality delivery.

The government statement reads “The attention of Ekiti State Government has been drawn to a video currently circulating online regarding the state of infrastructure at the Ise-Emure National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in the state.

“I wish to assure the public, especially prospective corps members and their families, that the state government is aware of the situation and is addressing it.

“Renovation work at the NYSC camp has since commenced and is being carried out in well-planned phases to ensure sustainability and quality delivery.

“The first phase of the renovation focused on critical infrastructure, including electrification of the camp and construction of modern toilet facilities. These have since been completed and are already in use.

“It is important to clarify that the building shown in the viral video is one of the facilities scheduled for renovation in the subsequent phases.

“Due to its current condition and pending rehabilitation, it has not been allocated to any corps member or official for accommodation or use.

“As at the time of the video, no corps members has been allocated accommodation and none will be allowed to stay in the building.

“The State Government remains committed to supporting the NYSC in providing a safe, comfortable, and conducive environment for all corps members serving in the state.

“The welfare and safety of our young graduates remain a top priority, and we will continue to work closely with the NYSC authorities to ensure the successful upgrade of the camp facilities.

“We appreciate the concerns of members of the public and urge everyone to remain calm and trust the process, as tangible efforts are already underway.”