A civic technology and accountability organisation, MonITNG, has raised concerns over the alleged poor conditions at the Ogun State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp.
The organisation said some prospective corps members were reportedly turned back and asked to return home because the camp lacked enough accommodation to receive them.
Those who gained admission allegedly struggled to find sleeping spaces, with some forced to sleep outside, inside the orientation hall and in storage areas.
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In a statement issued on Sunday, MonITNG described the situation as unacceptable, saying young Nigerians who travelled from different parts of the country for national service should not be subjected to such conditions.
The organisation questioned why the NYSC authorities failed to make adequate preparations despite knowing the expected number of prospective corps members.
It also demanded explanations from the Ogun State NYSC Coordinator and other officials responsible for managing the camp, particularly over the shortage of accommodation, sanitation and other essential facilities.
MonITNG further questioned how funds allocated for the orientation exercise were utilised, asking whether money meant for prospective corps members who were turned away would be properly accounted for.
The organisation warned that the situation raised concerns about planning, financial accountability and the welfare of young Nigerians participating in the national service scheme.
It added that similar complaints had reportedly emerged from other NYSC orientation camps across the country, suggesting that the problem required urgent nationwide attention.
MonITNG called on the NYSC Director-General, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and other relevant authorities to investigate the situation in Ogun State and take appropriate action against any officials found responsible.
It also urged the authorities to improve accommodation, healthcare, sanitation, feeding and security facilities across orientation camps in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The organisation maintained that corps members deserved decent living conditions, respect and proper care, stressing that national service should not become an experience of unnecessary hardship and humiliation.
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