NYSC Demands Stronger Data Checks to Curb Mobilisation Fraud

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed all corps-producing institutions to tighten their data validation processes to protect the integrity of its mobilisation system.

The Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, issued the charge at the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop in Abuja. He warned institutions against the fraudulent mobilisation of unqualified graduates, stating that erring schools will face sanctions.

Speaking on the theme “Enhancing Service Delivery Across the NYSC Mobilisation Value Chain,” Nafiu stressed the need for transparency and accountability. “The NYSC mobilisation process must be repositioned to be efficient, transparent, accountable, and people-focused,” he said.

While acknowledging progress in digitisation, the DG highlighted ongoing challenges, including poor data quality, resistance to automation, and the deliberate manipulation of records for personal gain.

The Director of Corps Mobilisation, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, urged Student Affairs Officers to act with diligence, ensuring the information they submit is accurate.

The workshop included officers from universities and regulatory bodies across the country.