The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified its mobilisation process, dismissing reports linking the Scheme to an alleged N200 levy being proposed by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
The NYSC said it had neither discussed nor agreed with NANS on the collection of any levy from students in connection with mobilisation for national service.
According to an official statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director, Information and Public Relations, the clarification followed a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from Nigerian Students, Links Dues to NYSC Mobilisation.”
The Scheme stressed that it operates under the authority of the Federal Government and implements only policies, guidelines and procedures approved by the appropriate government authorities.
Explaining its mobilisation procedure, the NYSC said the process is conducted through established official channels involving the Management of the Scheme and Heads of Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs).
The institutions are responsible for providing the required information on their graduates for the purpose of mobilisation, the Scheme explained.
The NYSC further emphasised that its mobilisation process is neither linked to nor contingent upon the activities of any student association or organisation.
It therefore advised students and Prospective Corps Members to disregard any information suggesting that payment of a levy to NANS or any other association is a requirement for NYSC mobilisation.
The Scheme reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent, credible and efficient mobilisation process in accordance with extant government policies and guidelines.
