By Adeola Kunle
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on institutions and other stakeholders involved in the mobilisation of eligible Nigerian graduates to strengthen accountability, improve data accuracy and ensure strict compliance with established procedures.
The Scheme also reaffirmed its determination to use technology to minimise manual processes, promote transparency and improve the speed and efficiency of mobilisation.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the call while declaring open the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop in Abuja.
General Nafiu said the workshop was being held at a period when public expectations for efficient, transparent and technology-driven service delivery had risen significantly.
He assured stakeholders that the NYSC would continue to improve its systems to ensure that every graduate who meets the eligibility requirements is mobilised in a manner that is credible, transparent and timely.
The NYSC Director-General said the theme of the workshop, “Strengthening Institutional Accountability, Data Integrity and Digital Innovation for Seamless NYSC Mobilisation,” appropriately reflected the key areas requiring collective attention from all institutions and officers involved in the mobilisation process.
He charged stakeholders to take full responsibility for their respective duties, comply with approved procedures and remain accountable for decisions taken in the course of their assignments.
According to him, seemingly minor lapses can have significant consequences for the mobilisation exercise.
“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 urged stakeholders to improve their digital skills and cybersecurity awareness, while ensuring that institutional databases are adequately protected.
He emphasised that there must be no tolerance for negligence, manipulation of records, abuse of established procedures or any other conduct capable of undermining the integrity of the organisation.
“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,” Nafiu stated.
General Nafiu further stressed the importance of conducting thorough quality checks within institutions before graduate data is forwarded to the NYSC.
He explained that the credibility of the mobilisation exercise depends largely on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of information supplied by 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 Director-General said stakeholders should make greater use of technology to simplify procedures, remove unnecessary bottlenecks, shorten processing periods and improve the overall experience of prospective Corps Members.
He described mobilisation as a collective responsibility, noting that the process involves several institutions and cannot be successfully handled by any single organisation working alone.
“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,” he said.
Stakeholders urged to comply with mobilisation timeline
Also speaking at the workshop, the Director of the Corps Mobilisation Department, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, called for strict adherence to the approved mobilisation schedule as preparations intensify for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ NYSC Orientation Course.
Idaewor urged participating institutions to strengthen the verification of graduates' information before submitting their records to the NYSC.
She also called for stronger institutional control measures to reduce errors and guard against fraudulent practices during the mobilisation process.
The Corps Mobilisation Director further encouraged stakeholders to adopt technology for the automation of routine processes, stressing that such innovations should be implemented with appropriate human oversight and in accordance with applicable national regulations and global best practices.
The NYSC leadership maintained that stronger collaboration, accurate data, responsible use of technology and strict adherence to established procedures remain essential to achieving a credible and seamless mobilisation exercise.
Adeola Kunle
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