If you are preparing for your NYSC orientation camp, you might be wondering if you can enter the camp before the official reporting date.
The answer is yes, you can. NYSC allows prospective corps members to arrive at the camp a day earlier than the scheduled date. This is to accommodate those who are traveling from far away places and need some time to settle in.
However, there are some things you should know before you decide to go to the camp early. First, you will not get free camp food until the official opening date.
This means you will have to either buy food from the mammy market inside the camp or bring your own snacks and drinks. Second, you will not have access to all the facilities and activities that are available during the orientation period.
You will have to wait until the opening ceremony to join your platoon and start your training. Third, you will have to follow the camp rules and regulations even if you arrive early. You will have to wear your NYSC kit, observe the curfew, and respect the camp officials.
So, if you are planning to enter the camp before the reporting date, make sure you are ready for these conditions.
It might be a good idea to go early if you want to avoid the stress of traveling on the same day as everyone else, or if you want to secure a good bed space and locker.
But if you don’t mind waiting for a few hours or sharing a room with others, you might as well go on the official date and enjoy the full orientation experience.
