The management of the National Youth Service Corps has announced the decision to henceforth include the course of study and date of graduation on NYSC Certificate of National Service and Certificate of Exemption.
This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the NYSC Director, Corps Mobilization, Mrs Ango V. on behalf of the Director-General of the scheme, Brigadier Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim.
According to a statement signed by the NYSC Director, Corps Mobilisation, Mrs Victoria Ango, the decision was in line with the management’s resolve to standardize records.
The plan will begin with the 2021 Batch ‘A’ service year.
“I am directed to remind you that, management has approved the inclusion of Course of Study and Date of Graduation on NYSC Certificate of National Service, and Certificate of Exemption.
“This decision is in line with earlier resolve to standardize records and will take effect from the 2021 Batch “A” Service Year which commenced in March 2021.
“You are to note that, in order to avoid deviation from Senate/Academic Board Approved uploads, request for changes in date of graduation and courses of study would no longer be entertained.
“Kindly give this circular the widest publicity it deserves.
Please, accept the assurances of the Director-General’s warm regard,” Mrs Ango said.
NYSC was created on 22 May 1973 as an avenue for the reconciliation, reconstruction, and rebuilding of the nation after the civil war.
It was established based on decree No. 24 that stated that the scheme was created with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity.
