In this article, we will be discussing the direction to NYSC orientation camp in Anambra State.
The camp is a new NYSC camp and is situated in a different location from the old site of NYSC camp Umunya in Anambra.
This post will be significant to corps members posted to Anambra State who might be visiting the state for very first time.
In this post, we will talk about the location of the NYSC orientation camp, its distance from Anambra major cities as well as cost of getting to Anambra State NYSC orientation camp from Onitsha and Awka.
This will help many new corps members heading to the camp for their orientation exercise to avoid been ripped off by overzealous and dishonest transporters.
Location Of New NYSC Orientation Camp In Anambra State
Anambra State in collaboration with Management of NYSC has moved the location of NYSC orientation camp to a new location.
The current location of NYSC orientation camp Anambra State is in Mbaukwu-Umuawulu town in Awka south LGA. It is located in between two towns.
Before now, the orientation camp used to be at Umunya town but that has changed.
Cost Of Getting To Anambra NYSC Camp From Onitsha
The cost of getting to Anambra NYSC camp from Onitsha is between N500 to N1000 at most.
For corps members coming to Anambra State NYSC orientation camp through Onitsha, you must be very smart at Onitsha to avoid being ripped off.
Do not let any stranger at the park help you and never show that you have no clue of what it will cost to get to the camp.
Cost Of Getting To Anambra NYSC Camp From Awka
The cost of getting to Anambra State NYSC orientation camp from Awka is less than N400 by public vehicle or tricycle. However, private cab might cost around N1000.
Distance From Onitsha To Anambra NYSC Camp
Many corps members who are visiting Anambra State for the first time always ask the question, How many hours from Onitsha to Anambra NYSC camp. It takes approximately 1 hour to drive 10 km from Onitsha to NYSC camp Anambra State.
It is important to note that it is almost impossible to get a direct vehicle plying from Onitsha to Mbaukwu-Umuawulu town, where the NYSC Orientation camp is located.
Distance From Awka To Anambra State NYSC Camp
The distance from Awka to Anambra NYSC camp situated in Mbaukwu-Umuawulu town is about 30 mins drive. The distance covers about 5km.
Direction To Anambra NYSC Camp From Onitsha
The easiest route to get to Anambra NYSC camp from Onitsha is to enter vehicle going to Awka. Then stop Amawbia junction and take a Keke to Governor lodge (or Nibo junction). From there, you can take another Keke or bus to the new NYSC camp.
Direction To Anambra NYSC Camp From Awka
For corps members coming in through Awka, stop at Unizik Junction & enter keke going to Eke Awka market.
Stop at St. Faith church. You will find another keke or bus going to Umuawulu or Mbaukwu town. Board and ask driver to stop you at NYSC Camp.
