Unnecessary Things that Might Be Useful: NYSC 2015 Batch A

Now that you have a list of needs, I think a list of wants might be of help too.

What Business Do You Do

Many entrepreneurs want to lay low in camp and avoid being noticed. That is by no means a definition of humility. Whatever it is that you do, take along with you to camp. it is an opportunity to expand your clientele.

1. DJ's go with your laptop. You don't want to regret your decision when you hear 'wack' music  from the OBS (that's the Camp Radio) knowing you can do better.
2. Makeup artistes, go along with some of your things. Camp features several activities like Miss NYSC competition, Drama, Dance etc. Your services would be useful in one or more of these. You may also earn a little income.
3. Footballers, go with your boots. You might have a bad mood when you buy a new boot knowing you could have brought one from home
4. Beauty queens, do not forget to go with your beauty. It could earn you some fame, a good posting or a nice gift. and definitely a lot of attention. You may come with a gown for the pageant (hoping you will qualify). Renting a gown can make you incur extra cost. unfortunately, you might not get a perfect fit.
5. Artistes that can draw and paint, you might also get to add a few thousands to your alawee by offering your services to those who'll need it. Some want their portraits. If you can design on shirts, know that people are willing to pay 200 naira for just making their clothe look nice with their name colourfully written.
6. Musicians, you can go with your sound track. You may be lucky at the talent hunt or get airplay on OBS Radio

Whatever, you know how to do, do not hide. There's not price for being the most reserved. Talk, interact, learn, participate and don't forget to leave a lasting impression about your family, tribe and people. Enjoy the variety Nigeria provides.  Avoid ethnic cliques. Know that you can redefine who you are in 21 days. "Any habit you practice for 21 days becomes a character." Here's a chance to be a new and better person.

Things You Need: NYSC 2015 Batch B

First of all, I want to say congratulations on your graduation. I trust that school has enlarged your mind.

While I was preparing to go to NYSC Camp myself, I needed a list to guide me with the things I needed. I thought this would be useful for someone else so I decided to compile this. This would help you to be adequately prepared and free from all undue pressure and harassment that may arise from forgotten documents and basic items you forgot to take along.

Basic Requirements for Registration

Registration is the first and most important thing at the orientation camp, just like at any other place. At the registration venue, you are expected to provide the following things:

1. Your final year Student ID Card. If you don't have that of the final year, any other one may pass. Make photocopies of this ID card as you would need it for a number of things one of which is opening your 'alawee' account.
2. Notification of Result from your School (Original and Photocopies). If you have your original certificate, the statement of result is not necessary. Again, do not forget to make photocopies.
3. Passport Photograph (Take as many copy as you can but you will only need a few). If you haven't snapped yet, insist on red background. This delayed a few of people while i was registering.
4. Your original call-up letter (This will be taken and not returned to you, take photocopies along too)

Personal Needs

1. Toiletries (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Bath soap, Sponge, Toilet Paper, Towel, Shower Caps, flip-flops)
2. Laundry Stuff (Detergent, Bar Soap, Bleach, Disinfectants, Buckets & Bailer, hangers, clips)
3. Cosmetics (Cream, Lotion, Combs, Sprays, Perfumes, Hair needs, makeup, mosquito repellant)
4. Bedding (Bed sheets, cover clothes, mosquito nets, pillow, Eye pads for sleeping & ear plugs for those who can't sleep with the lights on or with noise)
5. White T-shirts
6. White Shorts
7. Whites tennis shoes
8. White socks
9. Underwear (white is better so it doesn't show through your white clothes)
10. Torch lights
11. Feeding needs (Food flasks, cups, drinking flasks, cutlery. Forks and knifes are not allowed and would be seized if found)
12. Padlocks and keys
13. Waist pouch
14. Handkerchiefs/face towels/Kleenex
15. First aid Items (Allergy drugs, purging pills, anti-malaria etc. Usually the clinic would be ready to cater for most of these needs for free)
16. Camera & batteries. You don't want to miss the awesome moments
17. Writing pads and stationary (Pen, Glue sticks & stapler etc). These would be necessary for speed during registration and you wouldn't have to be at the mercy of anyone.
18. Novels/Books/Music Players (Anything that can keep you from being bored.)
19. Surge protectors / extensions (extensions were seized in my camp, though mine wasnt. You might not be that lucky. Get an adaptor to be on a safer side.)
20. Cash (This would be necessary to get the items that would  be too clumsy bringing along, meals you probably don't like or would miss)
21. Modesty

Finally, go with a determination to enjoy, to learn and to be a better person. Any habit you maintain for 21 days will become a character. Here is your chance to define your character; redefine your personality and start over if you need to. Make friends, take pictures and participate.

Enjoy, Expand, Explore, Exploit, Explode!