NYSC Warns Against Unauthorised Changes In Graduates Data

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned universities and other Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs) against unauthorised changes to Prospective Corps Members’ (PCMs) data, saying it could lead to incorrect mobilisation.

The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this while addressing the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities in Abuja.

He noted that the scheme obtained its primary mobilization data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and verified bio-data with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

“Any discrepancies between what a PCM provided at matriculation and what is recorded by JAMB are deemed unacceptable. When institutions or Prospective Corps Members present cases that appear genuine, such as mistakes in names or dates, we advise them to consult JAMB and ensure the records align with those at NIMC,” he said.

Nafiu explained that any discrepancies between what a PCM provided at matriculation and what is recorded by JAMB were deemed unacceptable, adding that institutions or PCMs with genuine cases, such as mistakes in names or dates, should consult JAMB and ensure the records align with those at NIMC.

The NYSC DG also announced plans to implement a new policy requiring prospective Corps Members to present proof of compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) requirements.

He assured of the scheme’s readiness to partner with universities and other CPIs to ensure smooth mobilization of eligible Nigerian graduates, emphasising the need for Vice-Chancellors’ support in achieving this goal.

“As the Chief Executives of universities, we trust in your readiness to assist us in successfully discharging our mandate, just as NYSC remains committed to helping you achieve your objectives,” he said.

Responding on behalf of his colleagues, the Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University Okada, and Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, lauded the administrative style of the NYSC DG and commended his passion for improving the country’s education system.

He assured that all lapses identified in the universities’ handling of the mobilization process would be addressed.