Pat Utomi Reacts To Sleeping Condition Of Some Corps Members At The Orientation Camp In Ogun State

Nigerian economist and political commentator, Professor Pat Utomi, has expressed concern over the sleeping conditions of some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at an orientation camp in Ogun State. Utomi raised the issue in a post shared on his official X account on Monday, November 9, 2026, following the circulation of a video showing the accommodation arrangements provided for some corps members at the camp.

In the footage shared by the economist, several NYSC members could be seen sleeping on mattresses placed directly on the floor, a situation that has raised concerns about the standard of accommodation and welfare facilities available to the young graduates. Reacting to the video, Utomi criticised what he described as the tendency to accept unacceptable living conditions as normal in Nigeria.

He maintained that young Nigerians participating in the national service programme should not have to endure such circumstances. The former presidential candidate also stressed the importance of providing corps members with decent accommodation and facilities throughout their orientation exercise.

In his reaction, Utomi stated, “You could show this video to a foreigner and they would probably mistake the place for a prison hall. Our young corps members should never be subjected to such deplorable conditions. They deserve dignity, better facilities and a much better camping experience”.

His comments highlight growing concerns about the welfare of NYSC members and the need for authorities responsible for managing orientation camps to ensure that basic accommodation standards are maintained.

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