For every graduate of Nigerian Institutions, the next stop is to obey the clarion call to serve the motherland, hence the reason for NYSC. It is a one-year service dedicated to sacrifice towards the country by our dear fresh graduates. The period begins with a three-week NYSC camp at their designated places of call-up. For graduates, this is one of the tasking periods in preparation for the camp.
The question of what is necessary and not to bring along to the camp holds a place in the hearts of the new corp members. Hence, the information provided in the piece will address such issues and shed more light on the items you can bring to the NYSC camp and why.
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However, the essential items highlighted do not mean that you can not bring any other items. Instead, we only look at the fundamentals for survival during the camping period. You can add to the list of what you wish to carry along so far. It is essential for you.
About NYSC Camp
Before we begin to outline the items you can bring to the NYSC Camp, let me briefly explain what the NYSC Camp is about and what it entails.
NYSC Camp is a program organized to orient the newly inaugurated Nigeria Corp members. The orientation program also trains the corp members with military drills and exercises. Each corp member is expected to travel down to respective camps as addressed in their call-up letter.
The three weeks combine learning, struggle, endurance, and fun in one package for the corp members. Also, there is a platform to meet new people and network for different beneficial purposes.
Essential items to bring to NYSC camp
First, let’s start with the topmost items to take to the NYSC Camp, if not the most important, you need to bring along with you to the NYSC camp.
Your documents are the essential items you need because you can get other things easily at the campground but not your documents. Without the documents, the final registration at the camp is impossible.
The essential documents to bring to NYSC Camp include the following :
- NYSC Call-Up Letter
- Statement of Results
- Certificate of Fitness
- School Identity Card
- Passports.
- NYSC Green card
- Professional Certificates
NYSC Call-Up Letter
The NYSC call-up letter serves as an item to show that you have been admitted as a corp member and an affirmation that you are in no way an impersonator. The call-up letter contains the state of deployment, the address of the orientation camp, the date to arrive for the orientation, and the officer in charge.
It is advisable to take the original copy alongside photocopies; however, in the case of misplacing or losing the call-up letter, you can reprint them at the available business centers at the NYSC camp.
Statement of Results
The statement of results issued by the institution you graduated from guarantees that you are recognized by the institution and also met the necessary academic quotas.
Certificate of Fitness
This document helps prove that you are physically okay and have no underlying health issues. It is essential to do the test in a medical facility and not rely on the assurance of oneself because the drills and the exercises can negatively affect whoever is not physically healthy.
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School Identity Card
Also, it proves that you are a bona fide member of the school you graduated from. In most cases, only the statement of results is enough to prove your affiliation with the school, as it carries the institution’s stamp.
Passports
You need a minimum of 30 passports as you will need them for registration purposes at the camp. You must ensure that the passports meet the required NYSC standards and are not more than three months old.
NYSC Green Card
This document contains your personal information and your selected sizes for clothes and shoes that NYSC provides for you at the camp. The green card comes in handy for the time for the sharing of the kits.
Professional Certificates
For graduates in the line of medicine and pharmacy, it is essential to bring your professional certificate that confirms your license.
We have explored the documents aspect of the essential items. Now we will move to the aspect of camp wear. There is a provision for camp wear already for you at the camp. You are entitled to the following
- Two Round Neck T-Shirt (white)
- Two Shorts (White)
- One Vest with the NYSC Crest
- The famous Khaki comprising of jackets, belts, and trousers
- A Cap
- A pair of Jungle boots
- A pair of white tennis shoes
- Mattress
For obvious reasons, which are hygiene, incorrect kit sizes, tears, and theft. It is advisable and necessary to get extras of the items, especially the t-shirts, shorts, and tennis shoes. You can get them from home or decide to get them at the campground.
It is also essential to know that white is the color code throughout your camp stay. The only time you have to wear another piece of clothing is on Sundays and Bonfire day. A reason you need not pack too much luggage for the occasion.
However, I will provide a list of the materials needed to ease your survival at the camp.
- Toiletries
- Cutleries, Plates, and Cups (Two Each)
- Buckets
- Flashlight
- Extra Slippers
- Bathing Soap
- Disinfectants
- Detergents
- Mosquito Net
- Padlocks
- Bedsheets
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Pillow
- Writing Material (Pen and Book)
- Power Bank
- Waist Pouch
- Towel
- Sanitary Pads/Tampons for the ladies
- Underwears
- White Socks
The beauty of the NYSC camp is the MAMI MARKET, where you can get all the listed items. The Mami market is a place to behold for every otondo at the NYSC camp.
Furthermore, another essential thing that I fail to mention in the list, which you and I know is very important, is MONEY. You need money for your daily activities and feeding as much as you don’t want to depend on the food provided.
Final Notes on Items to Bring to NYSC Camp
Preparation for the NYSC orientation camp is a mix of stress and fun. It is a moment every new corp member looks forward to and has a contribution to how the whole experience at the camp will pan out.
It is crucial to prepare well and have a complete knowledge of the essentials that makes life easy at the campground. Therefore, this post has created a list of the items that are essential for every otondo (Corper) during their period of stay at the camp.
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