The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed a press release indicating it has extended the registration date of the 2024 Batch “B” Orientation programme.
In a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, issued on Tuesday, the Service said the purported release, signed by one Samad Abdullahi, and unsuspectingly quoted by some bloggers as originating from the Scheme is fake.
“For the purposes of information, the NYSC registration portal experienced a glitch on Saturday 8th June, 2024. Prospective Corps Members were immediately notified of the problem in the NYSC portal. When the issue was rectified, registration by Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) continued on the same day.
“Upon reaching the maximum number of PCMs required for the incoming batch in line with the carrying capacities of the 37 NYSC Orientation Camps nationwide, the portal was shutdown accordingly.
While apologising to the PCMs who could not register for Service before registration was discontinued, Megwa assured them that the portal will reopen for 2024 Batch “B” Stream II on a date that will be announced later.
“Criminally-minded individuals who have the penchant of issuing fake press releases on NYSC operations are warned to desist forthwith, as anyone caught will be handed over to the Law enforcement agents for prosecution.
The service also urged Online reporters and bloggers to always confirm the authenticity of reports before publishing.
