Suspected vandals have attacked the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, destroying all electrical installations just days before the commencement of the 2025 Batch B Stream 1 orientation exercise.

Confirming the incident during the swearing-in ceremony of newly deployed corps members on Friday, the Delta State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. John Kwaghe, described the vandalism as a significant setback that disrupted preparations and temporarily affected camp operations.

“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 said.

He noted that the issue had been escalated to key stakeholders, including Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Secretary to the State Government, the Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, the Aniocha North Local Government Chairman, and the traditional ruler of Issele-Uku, Obi Agbogidi Nduka.

Kwaghe appealed for urgent intervention to rebuild the camp’s collapsed perimeter fence, which he said had left the facility exposed to security threats and criminal activity.

“It is essential that we all play our roles in safeguarding government facilities, especially in this camp, which is one of the most critical in the state,” he urged.

Despite the challenges, Kwaghe reported that a total of 1,374 prospective corps members — comprising 613 males and 761 females — had been successfully registered and fully kitted for the orientation exercise and the Oath of Allegiance.

In response to the situation, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented at the event by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. ThankGod Trakiriowei, acknowledged the difficulties faced by the NYSC in Delta and assured of the government’s readiness to address them promptly.

He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to ensuring a safe and conducive environment for corps members to thrive and contribute meaningfully during their service year.

“After camp, you will be posted to various communities across the State. Approach your assignments with diligence, empathy, and a sense of purpose,” the governor advised.

He also counseled the corps members to avoid social vices such as cultism, drug abuse, cybercrime, prostitution, thuggery, kidnapping, and terrorism, urging them to embrace responsible living and become role models in their host communities. (The Guardian)