The National Youth Service Corps has released the deployment for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II for Niger and Sokoto states.

According to an announcement shared on NYSC X handle on Sunday, prospective corps members posted to Niger and Sokoto states can now print their call-up letters.

The announcement read, “2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Deployment has been released for Niger and Sokoto States.

“PCMs posted to these states have been enabled to print their Call-Up Letters.”

The development comes after the NYSC extended the commencement date of the orientation course in the two states due to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps.

NYSC postpones camp opening in Sokoto, Niger

Following the extension, the Corps announced that the orientation course for the states would commence on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

The cut-off and swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 14, while the closing ceremony is fixed for Tuesday, September 1.

The corps had attributed the extension to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps by the respective state governments.

It also advised prospective corps members posted to the two states to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid travelling at night.

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