- The NYSC has withdrawn the certificates of 101 persons who were graduates of the University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Eddy Megwa, the spokesperson of NYSC, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, August 12, saying UNICAL fraudulently mobilised the affected persons
- The NYSC then urged stakeholders and employers to verify graduate certificates of the scheme at its headquarters before granting them jobs
FCT, Abuja - The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals who were fraudulently mobilized for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL).
According to the NYSC, the affected individuals were mobilized during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years, and their certificates have been cancelled immediately.
Why NYSC withdraw 101 person certificates
Daily Trust reported that the NYSC described this action as a major crackdown on certificate fraud and a step towards ensuring the integrity of the national service program.
According to Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC, the organization took this action to maintain the integrity of the national service program and prevent unqualified individuals from participating.
The NYSC warned that it will continue to act against any individuals or institutions involved in fraudulent mobilization.
NYSC sends message to employers
The Scheme advised the public, especially corps employers, government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), corporate and religious organizations, multi-national companies, and corps-producing institutions, to verify the authenticity of certificates presented to them.
Members of the public are encouraged to confirm the authenticity of certificates at the NYSC national directorate headquarters in Abuja to avoid employing or accepting fake corps members.
The NYSC management restated its strong commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals are issued certificates of national service.
The Scheme urged stakeholders to take note of this advertorial for prompt action and to confirm the authenticity of certificates, exemption, and exclusion letters being presented for any purpose.
NYSC coordinator in Akwa Ibom abducted
Legit.ng earlier reported that the NYSC has asked for public assistance in locating its Akwa Ibom state coordinator, Okun Christopher.
According to the NYSC, Christopher was kidnapped by some unknown person along with his driver, Daniel Effiong Asibong, in an official vehicle on Monday, July 29, 2024.
The NYSC called on the public for assistance from anyone who may know their whereabouts, adding that they were kidnapped between Akwa Ibom and Delta.
.. Source: Legit.ng
