Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has ordered the swift rehabilitation of facilities at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Paiko following a destructive windstorm that struck on 25 April 2026.
The Governor directed the Secretary of the State Government, Abubakar Usman, to collaborate with the Ministries of Works, Youth, and Social Development to ensure the immediate repair of blown-off roofs and other damaged structures at the camp. Despite the scale of destruction, no casualties were recorded.
An assessment team comprising the Commissioner for Education, Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammed; Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Jocob Baba Yisa; Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu and the State Coordinator, Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim, had earlier conducted an on-the-spot evaluation of the affected facilities.
Structures impacted by the storm include male corps members’ hostels, the multipurpose hall, the camp kitchen, staff quarters, and parts of the state coordinator’s residence.
Reacting to the incident through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago described the development as unfortunate and concerning, noting that it had disrupted the comfort of both corps members and camp officials.
He stressed that prompt repairs would enable the corps members to continue their orientation programme without prolonged disruption.
The governor also commended the assessment team and the principal of Abubakar Dada Secondary School, Paiko, for their proactive response in providing temporary accommodation for displaced corps members using available classrooms.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment, Bago assured the NYSC of continued support to safeguard the welfare and security of all corps members serving in Niger State.
