NYSC Seeks Stakeholders’ Support for Error-Free Mobilisation

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on institutions and other stakeholders to tighten their procedures and embrace technology to achieve an error-free mobilisation of eligible Nigerian graduates.

The NYSC said accurate data, accountability and timely action remained critical to the credibility of the mobilisation process.

Director General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the call in Abuja while opening the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop.

Nafiu said the workshop came at a time when Nigerians expected public institutions to deliver services with greater efficiency, transparency and accountability.

He assured participants that the NYSC would continue to strengthen its systems and deploy technology to reduce manual processes and improve the mobilisation of graduates.

He said the theme of the workshop, “Strengthening Institutional Accountability, Data Integrity and Digital Innovation for Seamless NYSC Mobilisation,” reflected the priorities that should guide everyone involved in the exercise.

The NYSC boss urged participating institutions and their officers to take full responsibility for their roles, follow approved procedures and remain accountable for their decisions.

“Every inaccurate record, unauthorised alteration of data, delayed response or failure to meet established timelines can adversely affect the mobilisation of graduates and the credibility of the Scheme,” he said.

Nafiu also challenged stakeholders to improve their digital skills and cybersecurity awareness while protecting institutional databases from manipulation and other threats.

He warned against practices that could undermine the integrity of the mobilisation process.

“We must therefore be zero-tolerant of negligence, manipulation of records, abuse of process and other practices capable of compromising the integrity of our organisation,” the DG said.

He stressed that institutions must improve their internal checks before submitting graduates’ information to the NYSC.

According to him, accurate and authentic records form the foundation of a credible mobilisation exercise.

“Data integrity is equally fundamental to the mobilisation process. The credibility of the mobilisation depends on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of data received from various Corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders,” he added.

Nafiu said the NYSC also planned to use technology to simplify procedures, remove bottlenecks and reduce the time required to complete mobilisation activities.

He noted that a smoother process would also improve the experience of prospective Corps Members as they move through the mobilisation stages.

The DG described mobilisation as a collective responsibility and urged institutions to improve communication and promptly report discrepancies.

“The mobilisation process is a shared responsibility. No institution can achieve seamless mobilisation in isolation,” he said.

He called for stronger information sharing among stakeholders, adding that effective collaboration would help identify and resolve anomalies before they affected graduates.

Nafiu said the partnership among the institutions must rest on trust, professionalism and shared responsibility because a weakness in one part of the process could affect the entire mobilisation chain.

Also speaking, the Director, Corps Mobilisation Department, Mrs Rachel Idaewor, urged stakeholders to comply strictly with the approved mobilisation timetable as preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course gather pace.

Idaewor said institutions must strengthen their verification procedures before submitting graduates’ records to the NYSC.

She also called for stronger internal controls to reduce errors and prevent fraudulent practices during the mobilisation exercise.

The director further encouraged stakeholders to automate routine procedures where possible, while maintaining appropriate human oversight.

She said such technology-driven improvements must comply with national regulations and reflect global best practices.

The workshop therefore provided an opportunity for the NYSC and participating institutions to examine existing mobilisation procedures and identify areas requiring stronger controls.

The Scheme maintained that closer collaboration, reliable data and responsible use of technology would help deliver a more transparent and efficient mobilisation process.