NYSC DG Tasks Stakeholders on Error-Free Mobilisation By Raymond Enoch
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has charged stakeholders involved in the mobilisation of Nigerian graduates to ensure an error-free, transparent and credible process, warning that inaccurate records, data manipulation and delays could undermine the integrity of the Scheme.
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the charge in Abuja at the opening of the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop, where he reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to leveraging technology to reduce manual interventions, strengthen accountability and ensure seamless mobilisation of eligible graduates.
General Nafiu said the workshop came at a time when expectations for efficient, transparent and technology-driven public service delivery were exceptionally high, stressing that the NYSC would continue to strengthen its systems to ensure that every eligible graduate was mobilised in a credible, transparent and timely manner.
He said the theme of the workshop, “Strengthening Institutional Accountability, Data Integrity and Digital Innovation for Seamless NYSC Mobilisation,” aptly captured the strategic priorities that should guide the collective efforts of all stakeholders in the mobilisation process.
The NYSC DG urged institutions and officers responsible for mobilisation to take ownership of their duties, adhere strictly to approved procedures and remain accountable for their decisions and actions.
“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.
He called on stakeholders to strengthen their digital competence and cybersecurity awareness, protect institutional databases and embrace responsible innovation, while warning against negligence, manipulation of records and abuse of 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,” Nafiu said.
The Director-General also stressed the importance of internal quality assurance before institutions transmit graduates’ data to the NYSC, noting that the credibility of the mobilisation exercise depended largely on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of information received from Corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders.
He said the collective objective should be to use technology to simplify processes, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce turnaround time and improve the experience of every prospective Corps Member.
Describing mobilisation as a shared responsibility, Nafiu said no institution could achieve seamless mobilisation in isolation.
“The mobilisation process is a shared responsibility. No institution can achieve seamless mobilisation in isolation. We must therefore strengthen information sharing, maintain open communication and escalate anomalies promptly,” he said.
“Our partnership must be founded on trust, professionalism and shared responsibility, recognising that weakness in one part of the system can affect the entire mobilisation value chain.”
Also speaking, the Director, Corps Mobilisation Department, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, urged all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with the approved mobilisation timeline as preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course gather momentum.
Idaewor called for improved verification of graduates’ data before submission and stronger institutional controls to minimise errors and prevent fraudulent practices.
She also advocated greater deployment of technology to automate routine processes, with appropriate oversight and in compliance with applicable national regulations and global best practices.
