NYSC Invalidates Certificates of 101 Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has taken decisive action against certificate fraud by invalidating the certificates of 101 individuals who were wrongfully mobilized for national service. These individuals were purportedly students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) between 2021 and 2023.

In a statement released by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, the scheme emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the national service program. The decision to nullify the certificates is part of a broader crackdown on certificate fraud aimed at ensuring that only qualified individuals participate in the scheme.

The NYSC has warned that it will not tolerate any form of fraudulent activity and will continue to prosecute individuals or institutions involved in such practices. The scheme has urged employers, government agencies, and other organizations to verify the authenticity of NYSC certificates presented to them to avoid employing fraudulent corps members.

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To verify the authenticity of a certificate, the public is advised to contact the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.

The NYSC reiterated its stance on unqualified individuals, both local and foreign-trained, who claim to have graduated from unaccredited universities. Such individuals will not be recognized, and only those who meet the required qualifications will be issued NYSC certificates.

“Arising from the above, the Certificates of National Service of the underlisted individuals have been invalidated immediately by the NYSC Management. Members of the public, especially Corps Employers, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Corporate and Religious Organizations, Multi-National Companies, Corps Producing Institutions, and other critical stakeholders of NYSC are to take note of this advertorial for prompt action.

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“In addition, members of the public are also enjoined to confirm from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, the authenticity of Certificates of National Service, Exemption, and Exclusion Letters being presented for any purpose.”

The scheme further urged members of the public, especially employers and government agencies, to confirm from NYSC headquarters in Abuja the authenticity of Certificates of National Service, Exemption and Exclusion Letters being presented for any purpose.

Below is a compiled list of affected individuals: