The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has declared zero tolerance for negligence, manipulation of records and abuse of process in the mobilisation of eligible Nigerian graduates, warning that inaccurate data and procedural failures could undermine the credibility of the scheme.
The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning in Abuja at the opening of the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre Mobilisation Workshop, where he reaffirmed the scheme’s commitment to a credible, transparent and error-free mobilisation process.
Nafiu said the NYSC would continue to deploy technology to reduce manual interventions, improve transparency and efficiency, and ensure a seamless mobilisation process for eligible graduates.
In a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the DG said the workshop was being held at a time when expectations for efficient, transparent and technology driven public service delivery were exceptionally high.
He said the scheme would continue to strengthen its systems to ensure that every eligible graduate was 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,” according to Nafiu, captured the key priorities that should guide 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.
Nafiu also called on stakeholders to strengthen their digital competence and cybersecurity awareness, protect institutional databases and embrace responsible innovation.
“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.
The NYSC boss stressed the need for Corps producing institutions to strengthen their internal quality assurance mechanisms before transmitting graduates’ data to the scheme.
He said the credibility of mobilisation depended on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of data received from institutions and other stakeholders.
Nafiu 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,” he 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, urged 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, as well as stronger institutional controls to minimise errors and prevent fraudulent practices.
She also advocated greater deployment of technology to automate routine mobilisation processes, with appropriate oversight and compliance with national regulations and global best practices.
