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A Guide to Locating NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria

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Apr 30, 2023 • 8 min read

If you're gearing up for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Nigeria, navigating to your camp destination can be quite a challenge, especially if you're unfamiliar with the state you've been posted to. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to assist you in efficiently locating all NYSC orientation camps across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (F.C.T). Below are the directions for several states:

ABIA:

Coming to Umuahia? Alight at the Bus Stop Gate in Umuahia.
Take a cab to Ohafia via Igbere, telling the driver you're going to Igbere before Abriba.
Disembark at Igbere, a short distance from Umuahia.
Walk straight to the camp.

ANAMBRA:

If you're coming from Onitsha, head to upper Iweka and board a bus to Awka. Remember to remind the driver or conductor that you'll be alighting at Amawbia junction.
Upon arrival at Amawbia junction, seek a bike or keke that can take you to the Umuawulu camp.
The journey from Onitsha to Amawbia typically takes 20 to 40 minutes, with costs ranging from 400 to 500 Naira.
When coming from Awka, visit Unizik junction and board a bus bound for Onitsha. As before, remind the driver or conductor about your stop at Amawbia junction.
From there, hire a Keke or taxi to transport you to the NYSC orientation camp in Umuawu/Abaukwu.

KANO:

For those traveling to Kano state, instruct the driver to drop you at Unguwa Uku.
If Unguwa Uku is missed, you can disembark at the final bus stop, Sabon-gari park on New Road.
From Sabon-gari park, catch a Keke to Bata, costing around 50 to 70 Naira.
Then, find a bus heading to Kabuga park, where you can board a bus to Karaye camp, typically priced between 600 to 800 Naira.

JIGAWA:

Commencing from Kano, take a bus bound for Dutse.
Inform the driver of your stop at the NYSC orientation camp in Fanisau, conveniently situated opposite an Army barrack.

BAUCHI:

From the last bus stop in Bauchi, secure a taxi ride to Muda Lawal Park.
Subsequently, board another bus destined for Wailo, which is where you'll find the NYSC orientation camp.

RIVERS:

When arriving at Port-Harcourt, disembark at Eleme junction.
Seek directions to where buses bound for Nonwa or Gokana are loading.
Board a bus to the orientation camp, ensuring you inform the driver of your destination.
The NYSC orientation camp is situated along the road, and the journey typically takes about an hour.

OYO:

Upon reaching Ibadan, alight at Iwo Road.
Take a taxi to Ojoo, informing them that you need to be dropped off at Iseyin Park.
From Iseyin Park, board a bus headed for the orientation camp, with fares ranging from 1000 to 1200 Naira. Be prepared for a journey lasting over 2 hours.

DELTA:

For those traveling to Delta from Lagos, the South West, or Benin, you can opt for an Asaba or Onitsha-bound bus. Instruct the driver to drop you at Issele-Uku junction.
Upon arrival at the junction, cross the express road and hire a bike to transport you directly to the orientation camp, typically costing between 150 - 200 Naira.
If you're coming from Enugu or the entire South East, board an Onitsha-bound bus at Upper Iweka. From there, transfer to an Asaba bus for a fare of 200 to 250 Naira.
Disembark at Koko junction, which serves as the final bus stop, and you'll find Issele-uku buses.
Take the Issele-uku bus and exit at Issele-Uku junction. After crossing the express road, hire a bike to take you to the orientation camp.

ADAMAWA:

When arriving in Yola, take a taxi to Vinikilang.
From Vinikilang, secure a Keke ride straight to the camp.
Alternatively, you can arrange for a private taxi from any park you arrive at. The price for a private drop-off typically ranges from 800 to 1200 Naira.

KATSINA:

If you're traveling from Kano, board a bus to Katsina. Upon reaching the Katsina park, you can hire a bike to the camp, which is located on Mani road.

NASARAWA:

From Abuja, board a bus and alight at Mararaba. From there, catch a bus to Keffi, instructing the driver to stop at the NYSC orientation camp.

CROSS RIVER:

If you're coming from Lagos or the Southwest states, disembark at Calabar and take a direct bus to Obubra. Inform the driver that you'll be alighting at Obubra junction. Then, hire a bike for a fare of 250 to 300 Naira to reach the NYSC orientation camp.
For those arriving from Abuja, board a Calabar-bound bus and inform the driver of your stop at Obubra junction. Once there, use a bike for 250 to 300 Naira to get to the camp.
When coming from Onitsha, halt at Upper Iweka and board an IKOM motor. Notify the driver of your stop at Obubra junction, and upon arrival, hire a bike for 250 to 300 Naira to reach the NYSC orientation camp.

SOKOTO:

In Sokoto City, you can hire a bike from the park and ask the rider to take you to Wamakko. This ride will cost around 250 to 300 Naira, and the camp is located on the left side of the road.

KADUNA:

If you're starting from Kaduna city, board a bus headed to Chikun local government. Inform the driver that your destination is the NYSC orientation camp.
The camp is located along the Kaduna/Abuja expressway, and the fare from the city is approximately 250 to 300 Naira.

KOGI:

Regardless of your starting point in Kogi state, board a bus heading to Kabba.
Stay on the bus until the last stop, and then hire a bike to take you to the NYSC orientation camp.

OSUN:

From Osogbo, take a bus going to Ede. When you're instructed to disembark, find a bike willing to transport you directly to the NYSC orientation camp for a fee ranging from 200 to 300 Naira.
For those arriving from Lagos, Ibadan, Kogi, Abeokuta, or Abuja, seek a bus bound for Osun state. Upon reaching Ife or Ilesha, let the driver know you'll be getting off at Gbogan.
At Gbogan, you can catch a direct bus to the camp, which is in close proximity.

ABUJA/FCT:

Arriving at Jabi Park, take either a taxi or a Keke to Wuse market.
From Wuse market, find a bus headed to Kubwa village. The final bus stop is Kubwa Market, and from there, you can either walk to the NYSC orientation camp or hire a bike for the short distance.

LAGOS:

If you're coming from Ikeja, take a bus to Iyana Ipaja. Once you reach Iyana Ipaja, board another bus bound for Agege or Iyapaja, and inform the driver of your stop at the NYSC orientation camp.
From Ojota, get on a bus to Oshodi, and from there, transfer to a bus heading to Iyana Ipaja. Get off at the last bus stop under the bridge. Then, follow the road on the right where you stopped, walking straight until you find the NYSC camp or ask locals for directions.
When coming from Oyingbo, board a bus going to Costain. Upon reaching Costain, transfer to a bus headed to Ojuelegba. Continue your journey with a bus to Oshodi, and finally, take a bus to Iyana Ipaja. Inform the driver that you're going to the NYSC orientation camp, and you'll be guided accordingly.

OGUN:

Departing from Lagos, take a direct bus to Sagamu. Once the bus stops, hire a bike to transport you directly to the orientation camp.
If you're in Abeokuta, board a bus to Sagamu, and upon arrival, get a bike to the camp. The journey from Abeokuta to Sagamu takes about an hour.

IMO:

If you're arriving from Owerri, catch a bus at Ama JK bound for Nkwerre. Let the driver know you're going to the NYSC camp in Eziama Obaire Nkwerre.
Disembark at Nkume junction and hire a bike to reach the camp. The trip from Owerri to the camp typically lasts between 40 minutes to 1 hour, with bus fares ranging from 400 to 600 Naira.

ENUGU:

If you're traveling from any part of Nigeria, make your way to Enugu City. Once in Enugu City, locate Holy Ghost Park and inquire about vehicles heading to Awgu.
Board one of these vehicles and travel straight to the camp. If you're coming from the South, such as the Port Harcourt-Calabar Axis, you can board a bus headed to Enugu and request to be dropped off at Awgu NYSC Camp once you've passed Okigwe.
If you're arriving by air, take a flight to Enugu Airport. Upon landing, hire a cab to take you directly to the camp, or you can head to Holy Ghost Park and find a vehicle bound for the NYSC Camp.
Another option by air is to land at Owerri Airport. From there, proceed by road to Okigwe. Once in Okigwe, you'll easily find a cab to take you to the Awgu NYSC camp.

BORNO:

If you're coming from Kano, inform the drivers that you're heading to Gumel in Jigawa state. They will guide you to a place where you can find a taxi.
Take a taxi to a location where you can catch a direct bus to the College of Education, Gumel, where the temporary orientation camp is situated.

YOBE:

If your journey begins in Kano, board a direct bus to Yobe. The camp is located in Potiskum.
For travelers from Lagos, you can also take a direct bus to Potiskum. From Onitsha, board a direct bus to Potiskum as well.

GOMBE:

Departing from Gombe Park, get on a direct bus bound for the camp.
The orientation camp is situated at Science Technical College, Amanda, approximately 21 km from Gombe on the Gombe-Bauchi Highway, near International Airport Gombe.

AKWA IBOM:

If you're in Uyo, make your way to the AKTC park. You might find a direct bus to the camp there. Alternatively, ask locals for directions.
If a direct bus is not available, take a Keke to a place called PORIENTATIO, then continue to Oron Road and inquire where Nsit Atai buses are boarding.

KWARA:

Starting from Ilorin, take a bike to Maraba, where you can find buses headed to Yikpata camp.
The buses will stop at the camp entrance.

BAYELSA:

Board a bus headed to Yenagoa. Inform the driver that you want to disembark at Mbiama, just before entering Bayelsa.
At Mbiama, you'll find cabs heading to Kaiama. Join one of them and let the driver know you'll be stopping at Kaiama park. From there, take a direct bike to the camp.

EDO:

If you're starting in Benin, take a bus to Okada. From Okada, you'll find cabs or bikes that can take you directly to the orientation camp.

TARABA:

The NYSC orientation camp in Taraba is located on Sibre Airport Road, Jalingo. If you're coming from Jalingo, you'll be dropped off at the camp gate since it's located right by the expressway.

ZAMFARA:

If you're in Kaduna, stop at Kawo park. From there, hire a bike or taxi to NDA junction, where Zamfara Park is located.
Find a bus heading to Zamfara, and the camp is along the road in Tsafe LGA.

BENUE:

From Makurdi's last bus stop, cross to the other side in front of Winners Chapel church. You'll find vehicles going to Gboko.
Once you arrive in Gboko, the NYSC camp is located just after police college along the roadside.

PLATEAU:

If you're starting from Jos, take a direct bus to Mangu, where the orientation camp is situated. The fare for this journey is typically around 500 Naira, and it takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

EBONYI:

If you're in Abakaliki, board a bus to Afikpo Macgregor camp. When you reach the junction, hire a bike to take you directly to the camp.

KEBBI:

If you're at Mando Park in Kaduna, find a vehicle heading to Yauri/Kontagora, and stop at Yauri.
From Yauri, locate a vehicle going to Koko. After arriving at Koko, take a cab directly to the orientation camp in Dakingari.
If you're coming from Ibadan, find a vehicle bound for Kontagora, Niger state, and stop at Kontagora. Then, find a vehicle to Koko junction. After reaching Koko junction, take a cab to the camp in Dakingari.

NIGER:

Starting from Minna, take a bike to Mobil filling station and catch a bus to Paiko, where the orientation camp is located.

EKITI:

If you're in Ado-Ekiti, board a direct bus to the NYSC orientation camp located at Ise-Emure Ekiti. The bus fare for this journey is approximately 400 Naira.

ONDO:

Departing from Akure, take a taxi to Benin garage. From there, you'll find a vehicle headed to Ikare.
Once you reach the last bus stop, take a bike directly to the orientation camp.

In conclusion, we extend our best wishes to everyone embarking on this journey to the NYSC camp. May you have safe and enjoyable camping experiences!