Kwara Group Opposes Conversion of Yikpata NYSC Camp to IDP Settlement

A group in Kwara State has raised objections to plans to convert the Yikpata National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp into an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) settlement.

The proposal to transform the NYSC orientation camp into a facility for housing displaced persons has drawn criticism from concerned stakeholders in the state.

NYSC camps across Nigeria traditionally serve as orientation and training grounds for corps members at the beginning of their one-year national service programme. These facilities play a crucial role in the country's youth mobilisation and integration efforts.

The conversion of such infrastructure to alternative uses has sparked debate about resource allocation and the preservation of institutions that support national unity and youth development.

Further details regarding the specific concerns raised by the opposing group and potential alternative solutions are expected to emerge as discussions on the matter continue.