The NYSC Handbook: Tips, Essentials, and Advice for Prospective Corps Members

A Comprehensive Guide for Prospective Corps Members (PCMs)

Before Orientation Camp

• Print your call-up letter and make extra copies
• Ensure all documents are in twos (colored original and black & white photocopies)
• Prepare yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually for the camp experience

Essential Items to Bring

• Statement of Result
• School ID card
• Passport photographs (8 copies or more)
• Call-Up Letter (do not laminate)
• Green card/Call up number (do not laminate)
• NYSC Medical Fitness Certificate
• Clear Bag file to house the above items

Convenience Items

• Waist Purse
• White T-shirts and shorts
• Socks and white rubber tennis shoes
• Bathroom slippers and Dettol
• Plastic bucket and permanent marker
• Sponge and case, bath-soap, and detergent
• Bedspread, towel, and wrapper
• Mosquito Net
• Small-sized Torchlight/Rechargeable lamp
• ATM card(s)
• Cooler cup and spoon
• Phone and charger
• Beverages
• Money

Camp Life

• Arrive early to secure a comfortable bed space
• Screening starts at the gate, where your loads are searched
• Registration includes hostel/bed space, paper registrations, and kit collection
• Use the marker to write your Code Number (CN) on your kits
• Meal ticket and bicycle allowance will be given
• Duration: 20 full days, with the 21st day being the day you leave camp

Dressing and Parade

• No casual wears except Sundays till 2 pm
• Only white T-shirt and shorts with tennis shoes are allowed
• Parade/marching training starts immediately

Food and Photography

• Hate the food and feed yourself at your cost
• Photographers will be available, be prudent in spending

Stealing and Soldiers

• Stealing is prevalent, be wise and smart
• Respect and obey soldiers, they can punish you

Allowance and Place of Primary Assignment

• First allowance (#33,000) will be given in camp
• Bicycle Allowance will also be given
• Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) will be posted from camp

Transportation and Accommodation

• Transportation out of camp may be arranged by employers or Fellowship
• Accommodation at PPA may be temporary or rented at your cost

Clearance

• Complete registration at the NYSC Office in the Local Govt before going home
• Failure to complete clearance may result in problems with subsequent allowances

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