Windstorm ravages NYSC orientation camp, Niger gov orders repairs

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has directed the immediate repair of buildings damaged by a windstorm at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Paiko in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state.

The directive followed the destruction caused by the windstorm on April 25, 2026, with no reported casualties.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor described the incident as unfortunate and worrying, noting that it had placed corps members and camp officials in an unpleasant situation.

The statement said an assessment team, comprising the Commissioner for Education, Dr Hadiza Mohammed; Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Jacob Baba-Yisa; Director-General of NYSC, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu; and the State Coordinator, Mrs Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim, had earlier inspected the damaged structures.

“The affected buildings are male corps members’ hostels, the Multi-Purpose Hall, the kitchen, the staff quarters, and some parts of the state coordinator’s residence.

“The governor observed that the immediate fixing of the affected facilities in the camp will help the corps members to continue with their orientation course,” it added.

Bago commended the assessment team and the principal of Abubakar Dada Secondary School, Paiko, for collaborating to provide classrooms as temporary accommodation for affected corps members.

He also reassured the NYSC of his administration’s support in ensuring the safety and well-being of corps members serving in the state.

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