Issele-Uku, Delta State – August 2, 2025 Suspected vandals have attacked the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, located in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, destroying all electrical installations just days before the start of the 2025 Batch B Stream 1 orientation exercise.
The unfortunate incident was confirmed on Friday during the official swearing-in ceremony of newly deployed corps members.
The Delta State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. John Kwaghe, described the act as a serious setback that affected the camp’s preparation and temporarily disrupted some camp activities.
“I regret to inform Your Excellency of a recent unfortunate incident — the vandalisation of all electrical installations within the camp just days before the commencement of the current orientation course,” Kwaghe announced at the event.
Calls for Urgent Support
Mr. Kwaghe also raised concern over the collapsed perimeter fence of the camp, which he said had made the facility vulnerable to criminals. He appealed to the state government and other key leaders for urgent help to rebuild and secure the camp.
He said the situation had been reported to top officials, including:
- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori
- Secretary to the State Government
- Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board
- Aniocha North LGA Chairman
- Traditional ruler of Issele-Uku, Obi Agbogidi Nduka
“It is essential that we all play our roles in safeguarding government facilities, especially this camp, which is one of the most critical in the state,” he said.
Corps Members Push Forward
Despite the attack, the NYSC successfully registered 1,374 prospective corps members, including 613 males and 761 females. All participants were fully kitted and sworn in during the ceremony, with camp activities now ongoing.
Government Response
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented at the event by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. ThankGod Trakiriowei, acknowledged the NYSC’s challenges and promised quick government intervention to improve camp security and facilities.
“We are committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for corps members to serve and grow,” the governor said.
He advised the corps members to serve with dedication, empathy, and a sense of purpose, and reminded them that they would soon be posted to different communities across the state.
The governor also warned against engaging in social vices such as:
- Cultism
- Drug abuse
- Cybercrime
- Prostitution
- Thuggery
- Kidnapping
- Terrorism
“Avoid all forms of crime. Be responsible, disciplined, and serve as good examples in your host communities,” he urged.
