The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its strict stance against fraudulent practices in mobilizing graduates for national service.
The Corps said it will uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability in every aspect of its operations.
Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of NYSC, spoke on this at the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop in Abuja.
He stated that the Scheme remains committed to high standards of professionalism in deploying human, technological, and material resources for mobilization.
“NYSC has earned public confidence through our transparent mobilization process, and we will continue to strengthen our systems to sustain credibility,” Nafiu said.
The DG explained that the workshop theme, “Enhancing Data Integrity for Credible Mobilization for National Service in Contemporary Times,” was timely, given the rise of unauthorized higher institutions across the country.
Challenges Facing Mobilization Process
Nafiu listed key issues threatening mobilization, including data manipulation, identity theft, inconsistent information from Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs), weak inter-agency data linkages, cybersecurity breaches, and low data management capacity.
He warned that unapproved study centres operating under dubious affiliations with accredited institutions remain a serious concern.
“NYSC will continue to apply sanctions wherever such unethical practices are discovered. We must be conscious of the fact that the strength of our mobilization system depends not only on technology, but also on the ethics, discipline, and professionalism of those who handle it,” he said.
“Let us continue to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for compromise. Every Nigerian graduate who wears the NYSC uniform must be genuinely qualified and properly verified.”
Stakeholders Urged to Uphold Integrity
Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, Director of Corps Mobilisation, described the workshop as a crucial platform for collaboration among NYSC, CPIs, and other stakeholders. She urged participants to handle all uploaded data diligently and accurately, reflecting the true profiles of prospective corps members.
“Let us work together as a cohesive team, drawing inspiration from past successes and embracing the challenges that lie ahead,” Idaewor said.
JAMB Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede also cautioned participants against data manipulation and unethical practices. He revealed that at least 17 individuals, including some JAMB officials, are under prosecution for offences linked to admission, graduation, and NYSC mobilization.
Oloyede advised Student Affairs Officers to obtain data directly from JAMB instead of students or unreliable sources.
Engr. Olatunji Ariyomo, Chairman and CEO of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), pledged that the agency would collaborate with stakeholders to implement its mandate effectively, as directed by the Federal Government.
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