Two corps members die shortly after completing NYSC orientation
Joyce Abakumen, a corps member from Plateau State, has died just weeks after finishing her National Youth Service Corps orientation. Her brother, Iorwuese Abakumen, confirmed her passing and shared details about her final days. Another young woman, Azeezat Bahir, who also recently completed her NYSC, was reported dead according to social media posts. The deaths have sparked grief and concern about the health of young Nigerians during national service.
What we know
- Joyce Abakumen completed the 2025 Batch C NYSC orientation camp in Jos and returned home for the Christmas break.
- She began feeling unwell after returning to Plateau and was admitted to the hospital with typhoid, which led to her death.
- Her brother said she had not yet started her service at her Primary Place of Assignment in Jos before passing away.
- Azeezat Bahir also died just weeks after completing her NYSC in Katsina State, with her death announced in WhatsApp and Facebook groups.
- The incidents have drawn attention to the health risks faced by corps members shortly after orientation.
