It’s another service year, and we at Sunnex Connect are determined to make sure every prospective NYSC corps member is adequately prepared for the year long national assignment.
We will begin this article with a brief introduction to the NYSC service year. The service year comprises of four (4) main segments in which every Corps Member must satisfactorily participate before he/she is qualified to be issued a certificate of National Service. They are;
1.) Orientation Courses.
2.) Primary Assignment.
3.) Community Development Service.
4.) Winding – Up/Passing – Out.
The service year starts with the Orientation Course which is seen by many as the most important and enjoyable part of being a corper.
The orientation course lasts for three (3) weeks with so many activities lined-up for the benefit of the new corps members (Otondos). It opens with a swearing-in/opening ceremony presided over by the executive Governor of various States or the FCT Minister, for those posted to the capital city, Abuja. The oath of Allegiance and the National Pledge are administered by the Chief Judge of the State/FCT.
The orientation course content involves physical training, drills, lectures on the people and tradition of the host State, professional lectures for Corps health personnels, lawyers, teachers and Skill acquisition training e.t.c. Corps members participate in social activities designed to create opportunities for them to interact. They participate in dance and drama competitions, Miss NYSC and Mr Macho.