NYSC Camp Principles: Do’s and Don’t for NYSC Orientation Camp

Filed in Articles by on November 23, 2021

– NYSC Camp Principles –

The NYSC board sends out NYSC Camp Principles to mobilise students once they complete their NYSC registration. That, however, is not the case. Before you leave for camp, there are a few things you should know. Look!

Also, you need to know that those in charge of training corps members in the camp are the Soldiers, Man ‘O’ war and NYSC officials.

After the 21st day, which is the completion of your days in camp; Corp members will be posted to different places for their primary assignment.

NYSC Camp Principles

Every member shall:

1. Attend regularly, and take part fully in all official engagements on the field, at lectures and all places of work.

2. The Camp Court shall try any member who comes late and, if found guilty, is liable to be decamped and sent out of the camp

3. The member shall only be allowed to come back for service by joining the next batch for the orientation exercise.

4. Not leave orientation camp or absent himself from any official activity without the written consent of the State Coordinator but when absent from his duties on account of illness, ensure that such absences are covered by an “Excuse Duty Certificate” issued by a medical doctor then on duty at the camp

5. The Camp Court shall try any member who leaves the camp without permission from the State Coordinator and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of camp.

6. The member shall only be allowed to come back for service by joining the next batch for the orientation exercise.

7. Not gamble on the premises.

8. The NYSC shall report any member who gambles to the police for prosecution.

9. Not to own firearms or ammunition

10. Any member who flouts this rule shall be reported to the police for prosecution.

11. Not smoke, chew anything, make or answer calls, while on parade and at any other time, not smoke in a prohibited area or throw lighted cigarette butts or lighted matches about the premises carelessly.

12. The Camp Court shall try any member who flouts this rule and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill for thirty (30) minutes.

Do’s and Don’t

13. Not get drunk

14. Any member found to be drunk shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.

15. Not receive visitors in the camp except on Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays.

16. The camp court shall try any member who flouts this rule and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.

17. Wear the various uniforms provided for the activities

18. Any member who refuses, fails or neglects to comply with this rule shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of the orientation camp

19. Not keep animal pets in camp

20. Any member who brings animal pets to camp shall not be registered and if already registered, shall be decamped.

21. Not take part in mob action

22. NYSC body shall report any member who takes part in a riot or mob action to the police for prosecution.

23. Not steal.

24. The NYSC regulatory body shall report any member who steals to the police for prosecution

25. Not take part in or organise night parties in camp without the written permission of the State Coordinator.

Orientation Camp Principles

26. Any member who fails, refuses or neglects to comply with this rule shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.

27. Not be insubordinate or rude to camp officials

28. The Camp Court shall try any member who is rude to camp officials and, if found guilty, be liable to extension of service for (30) days on half pay

29. Not received Hard drugs like cocaine, Indian hemp, heroine etc.

30. The NYSC camp board shall report any member who has received Hard drugs to the police for prosecution.

31. Not bring vehicles or motorcycles into the orientation camp.

32. Any member who brings vehicles or motorcycles to camp shall not be registered, and if already registered, shall be decamped

33. Such member shall only be allowed to return to service to join the next batch in the orientation camp.

Principles for Corp Members

34. Not bring forged documents for registration

35. The NYSC board shall report any member who brings forged documents for registration to the police for prosecution.

36. NYSC regulatory panel shall report any member who brings forged documents for registration to the police for prosecution.

37. Any member who organizes or engages in any form of secret cult activity shall be immediately suspended and the case referred to police.

38. Such a member shall be allowed to return to service only if the police investigation report exonerates him.

39. Not address the press on any policy issue without the prior written consent of the State Coordinator.

In conclusion, the Camp Court shall try any member who addresses the press on any policy issue without the written consent of the State Coordinator and, if found guilty, be liable to extension of service for thirty (30) days on half-pay.

The above is a list of NYSC camp principles. Therefore, if you have questions, kindly drop them in the comment section below. Also, do well with this article with all your friends and loved ones on all your social media handles.

CSN Team.

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