NYSC DG Tasks Stakeholders on Error-Free Mobilisation
Oru Leonard
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged stakeholders involved in the mobilisation of graduates to ensure an error-free, credible and transparent process.
Nafiu also reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to deploying technology to minimise manual interventions, enhance transparency and efficiency, and provide a seamless mobilisation process for eligible Nigerian graduates.
The NYSC DG gave the charge in Abuja while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop.
He said the workshop was coming at a time when expectations for efficient, transparent and technology-driven public service delivery were exceptionally high.
According to him, the Scheme would continue to strengthen its systems to ensure that every eligible graduate is mobilised in a credible, transparent and timely manner.
The theme of the workshop, “Strengthening Institutional Accountability, Data Integrity and Digital Innovation for Seamless NYSC Mobilisation,” he said, aptly captured the strategic priorities that should guide the collective efforts of stakeholders involved in the mobilisation process.
Nafiu 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 boss also called on stakeholders to strengthen their digital competence and cybersecurity awareness, protect institutional databases and embrace responsible innovation.
He warned against practices capable of compromising the integrity of the Scheme, stressing that the NYSC must be “zero-tolerant of negligence, manipulation of records, abuse of process and other practices capable of compromising the integrity of our organisation.”
On data management, Nafiu emphasised the need for stakeholders to strengthen internal quality assurance mechanisms before transmitting graduates’ information to the NYSC.
He noted that the credibility of the mobilisation exercise depends largely on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of data received from Corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders.
The DG further urged stakeholders 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,” Nafiu said.
He added that the partnership among stakeholders must be based on trust, professionalism and shared responsibility, noting that weakness in one part of the system could affect the entire mobilisation value chain.
Also speaking, the Director, Corps Mobilisation Department, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, said stakeholders must ensure strict compliance with the approved mobilisation timeline as preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ NYSC Orientation Course gather momentum.
Idaewor urged stakeholders to improve the 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.
(Caroline Embu, Director, Information and Public Relations)
