The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle A. Nafiu, has reaffirmed the Scheme’s determination to modernize its mobilization operations through the deployment of advanced ICT tools and capacity-building initiatives to curb growing cyber threats and operational inefficiencies.
Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop held in Abuja, General Nafiu stressed the importance of adapting to evolving technological trends in order to safeguard the integrity and credibility of the Scheme’s processes. The workshop was themed “Strengthening the NYSC Mobilisation Process through Improved Technology and Collaboration with Stakeholders.”
In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Caroline Embu, the DG noted that the NYSC would continue to train its mobilization officers in areas such as data verification, error resolution, emergency response protocols, and cybersecurity software — particularly for staff handling sensitive data.
“Reforming the NYSC mobilization process has become imperative in this dispensation,” Nafiu said. “The society is changing, and so must our strategies. We recognize that by leveraging technology, forging stronger partnerships, investing in infrastructure, and deploying relevant skills, we can boost efficiency, enhance the experience of both prospective and serving corps members, and sustain the Scheme’s role in national development.”
General Nafiu also urged Corps-producing institutions and other partner agencies to accelerate the adoption of modern digital systems to ensure seamless collaboration and mitigate persistent challenges such as data mismatches, uploading of unqualified candidates, falsification of records, and system delays.
“Let us not betray the public trust. Let us jointly commit to prioritizing integrity over expediency, innovating for efficiency, and collaborating for national progress,” he added. “We are on the threshold of transformation. With technology as our tool and collaboration as our compass, we will build a mobilization system that is secure, smart, and truly service-driven.”
On his part, the Director of Corps Mobilization, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, described the workshop as a critical platform for brainstorming and refining strategies with key stakeholders to improve the Scheme’s mobilization framework.
Abubakar acknowledged that despite progress made through collaboration, the Scheme continues to grapple with fraudulent practices such as the uploading of ineligible or part-time graduates.
“This process is vital for our nation’s growth, but it is fraught with challenges, especially with dishonest enrollments. We must therefore stay alert and be proactive,” he said.
He charged participants to demonstrate diligence and uphold the highest standards of integrity in verifying and uploading data, warning that accuracy in the mobilization process was key to sustaining public confidence in the Scheme.
The NYSC Pre-Mobilization Workshop convenes key actors across the education and service sectors, including representatives from tertiary institutions, regulatory bodies, and ICT professionals, to address pressing issues and chart a more effective path for the mobilization of eligible graduates into national service.
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