The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has cautioned Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course against presenting fake certificates or forged documents during registration.
In a statement issued by the Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, and shared via the Scheme’s official Facebook page, the NYSC emphasised its zero-tolerance stance on forgery and malpractice, warning that offenders will be arrested, handed over to security agencies, and prosecuted in line with the law.
According to the announcement, the orientation course will begin across all camps on Wednesday, 24th September 2025, with registration closing by midnight on Friday, 26th September.
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Friday, 26th September, while the closing ceremony will hold on Tuesday, 14th October 2025.
The NYSC also noted that the Kwara State camp will operate a different schedule, running from Tuesday, 30th September to Monday, 20th October 2025.
Registration Requirements
The Scheme highlighted compulsory requirements for all PCMs:
Polytechnic and monotechnic graduates must present their National Diploma (ND) certificates in addition to other credentials.
Foreign-trained graduates are expected to report to camp with their international passports and original copies of all documents uploaded online.
Medical and health-related graduates must present evidence of registration with their professional bodies before camp registration.
Every PCM must present a certificate of medical fitness issued only by a government or military hospital, bearing the official stamp of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Safety Guidelines
On travel, the Director-General strongly discouraged night journeys, urging PCMs to prioritise their safety.
“Once it is 6 p.m., prospective Corps Members should break their journeys and spend the night at the nearest military barracks, police station, NYSC Secretariat, or Corps Lodge. NYSC cannot overemphasise this — we strongly discourage night journeys,” Brig.-Gen. Nafiu stressed.
PCMs were further advised to travel only in vehicles from government-approved motor parks to avoid falling victim to criminals.
Handling Lost Call-Up Letters
For cases of misplaced call-up letters, the NYSC explained that:
PCMs who collected theirs from their institutions must obtain a police report and a sworn affidavit before reporting back to their schools for reissuance.
Those who printed their call-up letters online can simply reprint them from the NYSC portal.
Sanctions for Defaulters and Impersonators
The Corps restated that anyone who fails to report for service as directed in the call-up letter will be prosecuted under the NYSC Act. Similarly, individuals who previously obtained a Certificate of Service or Exemption but attempt to re-enlist will also face prosecution.
Special Considerations
The Scheme noted that certain categories of PCMs, including married women, pregnant women, and nursing mothers posted outside their husbands’ states, may be granted permission to serve where their spouses reside.
To validate such requests, affected PCMs must provide:
Proof of marriage,
Acceptable identification of their husbands, and
Evidence of residence.
The NYSC reaffirmed its commitment to a credible mobilisation process, urging PCMs to adhere strictly to all rules and requirements for a smooth orientation exercise.
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