Insecurity: NYSC warns corps members against late night travel

The National Youth Service Corps has warned newly mobilized youth corps members against late night travel due to increasing insecurity across the country.

The Corps issued a safety tip to prospective corps members of the 2026 Batch A Stream I, urging them to prioritise their safety while travelling to their orientation camps.

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According to a post on NYSC NDHQ’s X handle on Tuesday, NYSC advised, “corps members must undertake their journeys only during the daytime, warning against night travel due to increased security and road safety risks.”

According to the advisory, “prospective corps members are encouraged to use registered transport companies and approved motor parks to reduce exposure to unsafe travel conditions.”

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The NYSC also urged travellers to share their live location with family members or trusted contacts throughout their journey, noting that this could be helpful in emergencies.

In addition, corps members were advised to speak up if drivers engage in speeding or reckless driving, stressing that silence in such situations could put lives at risk.

NYSC further emphasised the importance of keeping mobile phones fully charged and carrying power banks to ensure constant communication during travel.

The advisory added that prospective corps members should not hesitate to stop their journey and continue the next day if it becomes late, stressing that no journey is worth risking one’s life.

The NYSC reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of all corps members and urged strict adherence to the guidelines as the 2026 Batch A Stream I orientation exercise approaches.

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