NYSC vows zero-error mobilisation, warns against data manipulation
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NYSC vows zero-error mobilisation, warns against data manipulation
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an error-free, transparent and credible mobilisation process for eligible Nigerian graduates.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop.
Nafiu said the Scheme would continue to deploy technology to reduce manual interventions, enhance transparency and efficiency, and ensure a seamless mobilisation process for prospective corps members.
The workshop, themed, “Strengthening Institutional Accountability, Data Integrity and Digital Innovation for Seamless NYSC Mobilisation,” brought together stakeholders involved in the mobilisation of graduates into the scheme.
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The NYSC boss said the workshop was being held at a time when expectations for efficient, transparent and technology-driven public service delivery were exceptionally high.
He assured that the Scheme would strengthen its systems to ensure that every eligible graduate was mobilised in a credible, transparent and timely manner.
Nafiu urged institutions and officers involved in the mobilisation process to take ownership of their responsibilities, adhere strictly to approved procedures and remain accountable for their decisions and actions.
He warned that inaccurate records, unauthorised alteration of data, delayed responses and failure to meet established timelines could adversely affect the mobilisation of graduates and undermine the credibility of the NYSC.
He said, “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.”
The Director-General called on stakeholders to improve their digital competence and cybersecurity awareness, protect institutional databases and embrace responsible innovation.
He said the NYSC would not tolerate negligence, manipulation of records, abuse of process and other practices capable of compromising the integrity of the mobilisation system.
Nafiu also urged corps-producing institutions to strengthen their internal quality assurance mechanisms before transmitting graduates’ data to the NYSC.
According to him, the credibility of the mobilisation process depends largely on the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of data received from institutions and other stakeholders.
He said the collective objective should be to leverage technology to simplify processes, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce turnaround time and improve the experience of prospective corps members.
Nafiu 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 gathered momentum.
Idaewor called for improved verification of graduates’ data before submission, stronger institutional controls to minimise errors and measures to prevent fraudulent practices.
She also advocated the deployment of technology to automate routine processes, subject to appropriate oversight and compliance with national regulations and global best practices.
