By Our Correspondent

National News – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released call-up letters for prospective corps members of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II, marking a key mobilisation milestone for thousands of Nigerian graduates preparing for national service.

The release confirms deployment details and call-up numbers uploaded on the NYSC portal early Monday morning, April 20, 2026, as candidates accessed their status amid heavy traffic on the system.

The NYSC management, responsible for coordinating national youth service in Nigeria, confirmed the release of call-up letters for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II.

The development occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, when the NYSC portal became active nationwide, allowing prospective corps members (PCMs) to check their deployment states and call-up numbers.

The release is part of the mobilisation process leading to the orientation course scheduled to begin on April 22, 2026.

Access was achieved through the official NYSC portal, though many users reported slow loading due to high traffic volume as thousands logged in simultaneously.

Reports from candidates across social media highlighted delays, login challenges, and concerns over state postings as the portal experienced congestion.

NYSC advised prospective corps members to prioritise safety during travel, warning against night journeys and recommending rest stops after 6:00 pm.

The orientation programme will include registration, swearing-in ceremony on April 24, and continue until May 12, 2026, setting the stage for full deployment across states.

This mobilisation update underscores Nigeria’s annual youth integration programme aimed at fostering national unity and service delivery.

The NYSC 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II call-up letters release reinforces the structured deployment process for graduates across all states.