THE National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming the corps mobilisation process through improved technology and stronger stakeholder collaboration, aimed at enhancing credibility, efficiency, and national development.
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu disclosed this, yesterday, in Abuja at the opening of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop.
The event is themed; “Strengthening the NYSC Mobilisation Process through Improved Technology and Collaboration with Stakeholders.”
Nafiu said the scheme stood on the threshold of transformation, stating that “with technology as a tool and collaboration as a compass, a secure, smart, and service-driven mobilisation system will be achieved.”
“As society evolves, the NYSC must also align its strategies with present realities.
“By leveraging technology, forging stronger partnerships, investing in infrastructure, and deploying relevant skills, we can enhance efficiency.
“This will improve the experience of prospective and serving corps members, and sustain the scheme’s vital role in national development,” he said.
He emphasised that the mobilisation process is more than an administrative procedure, describing it as a gateway for Nigerian graduates into a national service scheme that has made significant contributions to both public and private sectors.
However, Nafiu acknowledged that in spite of previous improvements, the mobilisation system still faced challenges, including mismatched data from institutions, uploads of unqualified or part-time graduates, technical glitches, and attempts at record falsification.
“These issues must be addressed with courage, creativity, and collaboration to preserve the credibility and relevance of the NYSC Scheme,” he said.
