How to Apply for Relocation After NYSC Camp

If you are a Nigerian youth who has just completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, you might be wondering how to apply for relocation to another state.

NYSC Relocation is a process that allows you to change your place of primary assignment (PPA) and state of service after the camp.

There are various reasons why you might want to relocate, such as health issues, security concerns, marital status, or personal preference.

In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps and requirements for applying for relocation after NYSC camp.

Requirements for NYSC Relocation

Before you apply for relocation, you need to make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria set by the NYSC management. According to the NYSC website, the following are the acceptable grounds for relocation:

• Marital grounds: This applies to married female corps members who want to join their husbands in another state. You will need to provide evidence of your marriage certificate, your husband’s residence permit, and a letter from your husband’s employer or a utility bill.
• Health grounds: This applies to corps members who have serious health challenges that require constant medical attention. You will need to provide a medical report from a recognized hospital or a military/paramilitary hospital.
• Security grounds: This applies to corps members who are posted to states that are facing security challenges such as insurgency, kidnapping, or communal clashes. You will need to provide a letter of request stating the reasons for your relocation and any supporting documents.

How to Apply for NYSC Relocation After NYSC Camp

There are two ways to apply for relocation after NYSC camp: online or offline. The online method is faster and easier, while the offline method is more reliable and secure. Here are the steps for each method:

1. Online method: You will need to log in to your NYSC dashboard using your email and password. Then, click on “Relocation” and fill in the online form with your personal details and reasons for relocation. You will also need to upload scanned copies of your supporting documents. After submitting the form, you will receive a notification of approval or rejection within four weeks.
2. Offline method: You will need to write a letter of application addressed to the Director-General of NYSC through the State Coordinator of your current state of service. You will also need to attach photocopies of your supporting documents. You will submit the letter and documents at the NYSC state secretariat of your current state of service. You will receive a notification of approval or rejection within four weeks.

How to Print out your NYSC relocation letter

If your application is approved, you will receive a relocation letter from the NYSC management. You will need to print out this letter from your NYSC dashboard or collect it from the NYSC state secretariat. The relocation letter will contain your new state of service and PPA.

Report to your new state of service

After receiving your relocation letter, you will need to report to your new state of service within 21 days. You will need to register at the NYSC state secretariat of your new state and submit your original documents for verification. You will also need to report to your new PPA and resume your service.

We hope this blog post has helped you understand how to apply for relocation after NYSC camp and given you some useful tips along the way.