From Moshood Karim
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called for support from various stakeholders to prevent unqualified graduates from being mobilized for national service.
According to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, allowing unqualified graduates to penetrate sensitive sectors like education and health poses a significant threat to the socio-economic well-being of the country.
The Director-General made this appeal during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop with the theme; “Unlocking Innovative Solutions to the Challenges of the Mobilization Process,” held in Abuja.
The Director-General assured everyone that the NYSC would continue to embrace innovative and digital solutions that would ensure a seamless mobilization exercise.
The DG said:“I would like to assure everyone that we remain unwavering in our determination to block any threat to the credibility of the mobilization, including attempts by unqualified persons to get enlisted for National Service.
“Over the years, we have blacklisted local and foreign institutions found to be engaged in fraudulent practices, in addition to making formal reports on their activities to regulatory authorities”
Also, the Minister for Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, commended the NYSC for its efforts in combating the issue of fake certificates through rigorous verification processes, which showcase the Scheme’s commitment to upholding integrity.
The Pre-Mobilization Workshop is an annual event that brings together the Scheme, Corps Producing Institutions, and other stakeholders to brainstorm and strategize for continuous improvement in the mobilization process.
