NYSC During-Camp Offences and Punishments

Prospective corps members at orientation camp

For every offence, they say, there must be equal punishment. The case of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is never an exemption.

As a prospective corps member, it's your duty to know, be forearmed, to find out, the punishments, fines or sanctions waiting for you if you do something wrong during the service year.

However, in this post, caution is taken to only open your eyes to usual offences on orientation camp and the punishments the corps has set aside if you fall into any of those traps.

Side Note: It's important to know that the compilation of the on-camp offences and punishments below is not only from my experience but also directly in accordance with the NYSC Bye-Law.

8 Possible Offences During NYSC Orientation Camp and Punishments

The following offences during the camping and their punishments should be noted.

1. Failure to Attend Orientation Engagements and Activities

There are activities slated to hold and be involved by all members during the orientation camp. You must regularly, and participate, fully in all official engagements on the field, at lectures and in all work assigned. 

Otherwise,

1. you shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of the camp
2. you shall be allowed to come back for service by joining the next batch for the orientation exercise.

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2. Leaving the Orientation Camp Without Official Permission

If you must leave the camp, you should request and secure the written consent of the State Coordinator. However, when absent from his duties on account of illness, ensure that such absences are covered by an “Excuse Duty Certificate” issued by a medical doctor then on duty at the camp

Otherwise,

1. you may be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of camp.
2. you may only be allowed to come back for service by joining the next batch for the orientation exercise.

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3. Drunk, Gamble, Smoking, Receiving Visitors, Keeping Pets, Riot or Steal During Orientation Camp

Gambling is not allowed on camp. Possession of fire armed is disallowed. Not smoke, chew anything whatsoever, make or answer calls, while on parade and at any other time. However, smoking may be allowed if not done in a prohibited area without throwing lighted cigarette butts or lighted matches about the premises carelessly. However, you're allowed to receive visitors on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Otherwise,

1. you may be decamped
2. you may be handed over to the police for prosecution
3. you may be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes

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4. Engagement in Other Parties Apart from the Ones Organized by NYSC

Of course, NYSC has its own organized parties e.g fire night, cultural display etc. You're welcome to be part of this. However, you don't take part in mob action. You don't take part in or organize night parties in camp without the written permission of the State Coordinator.

Otherwise,

1. you may be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.
2. Or if suspected to be cultists joint or meeting, be reported to the police for prosecution.

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5. Being Rude to NYSC Officials

You're prohibited from insubordination of any official affairs and being rude to any NYSC official.

Otherwise,

1. You may be liable to extension of service for (30) days on half pay

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6. Bringing Vehicles or Motorcycle to the Orientation Camp

You may go to the service in your car or bike. However, these possessions are not allowed at the orientation camp. 

Otherwise, 

1. you may, not be registered, and if already registered, may be decamped
2. and you only be allowed to return to service to join the next batch in the orientation camp

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7. Bringing Forged Documents Hard drugs like cocaine, Indian hemp, heroine, etc to Orientation Camp

While going to service, you to go along with your academic certificates especially the certificate or statement of result for your ND & HND, NCE & BSC, BSC etc. However, any of these documents shouldn't be fake.

In the same vein, you're not allowed to be in possession of anything illegal or drugs as listed above.

Otherwise,

1. you may be reported to the police for prosecution
2. shall be immediately suspended and the case referred to the police.
3. may only be allowed to return to service only if he is exonerated by the police investigation report.

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8. Addressing the Press During the Orientation Camp

While Camping, you're not allowed to speak to the people of the press. If you must address the press on any policy issue it must be after being consented to by the State Coordinator.

Otherwise,

1. You may be liable to an extension of service for thirty (30) days on half-pay.

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