NYSC DG Tasks Stakeholders on Error-Free Mobilisation
Oru Leonard
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an error-free, credible and transparent mobilisation process for eligible Nigerian graduates.
The Scheme also pledged to deepen the deployment of technology to reduce manual interventions, enhance transparency and efficiency, and ensure a seamless mobilisation process.
The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop.
The workshop, themed, “Strengthening Institutional Accountability, Data Integrity and Digital Innovation for Seamless NYSC Mobilisation,” brought stakeholders together to address issues affecting the credibility and efficiency of the mobilisation process.
Nafiu said the workshop was holding at a time when expectations for efficient, transparent and technology-driven public service delivery were exceptionally high.
He assured that the Scheme would continue to strengthen its systems to ensure that every eligible graduate was mobilised in a credible, transparent and timely manner.
According to him, the theme of the workshop aptly captures the strategic priorities that should guide the collective efforts of all stakeholders involved in the mobilisation process.
He 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.
The NYSC DG called on stakeholders to strengthen their digital competence and cybersecurity awareness, protect institutional databases and embrace responsible innovation.
He warned against practices capable of undermining 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,” he said.
Nafiu also stressed the need for institutions to strengthen their internal quality assurance mechanisms before transmitting graduates’ data to the NYSC.
He noted that the credibility of the mobilisation process depended largely on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of data received from Corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders.
“Accordingly, stakeholders in the mobilisation process must continually strengthen their internal quality assurance mechanisms before transmitting data to the National Youth Service Corps.
“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.
The DG said the collective objective should be to leverage technology to simplify processes, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce turnaround time and improve the experience of every prospective Corps Member.
He described mobilisation as a shared responsibility, stressing that 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.
“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,” Nafiu said.
Also speaking, the Director, Corps Mobilisation Department, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, said that as preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ NYSC Orientation Course gathered momentum, all stakeholders must ensure strict compliance with the approved mobilisation timeline.
Idaewor urged stakeholders to improve verification of graduates’ data before submission, strengthen institutional controls to minimise errors and prevent fraudulent practices.
She also advocated the deployment of technology to automate routine processes, with appropriate oversight and in line with applicable national regulations and global best practices.
