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NYSC Demobilizes 54 Corps Members From UNICAL
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the demobilization of 54 corps members improperly mobilized by the University of Calabar (UNICAL). This decision is part of the NYSC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that only qualified graduates receive the national service certificate.
During a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, NYSC Director-General Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated that those involved would face legal action.
He also revealed that 19 others who had registered online for mobilization were barred from participating in the service, and four Certificates of National Service were withheld from other offenders.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that this action follows the earlier voiding of 101 certificates, bringing the total number to 178.
The Director-General also praised the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi, for her transparency in notifying the NYSC about the mobilization of unqualified graduates from her institution.
General Ahmed concluded that the NYSC is dedicated to thoroughly reviewing and improving its mobilisation procedures.
“The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar came here to report that she observed some names appeared on the institution’s list and they ought not to have been there.
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“She checked the list the school gave us and I told her that their certificates would be invalidated. I give kudos to the Vice-Chancellor.
“Previously, a bread seller was mobilised on the graduation list from the same institution; there are bad eggs in many places that generate matriculation numbers and courses for their candidates”, the DG said.
General Ahmed further emphasized that the initiative would enhance its cooperation with all Heads of Corps Producing Institutions and pertinent stakeholders across the nation to combat the issue effectively.
He also remarked that any shortcomings in the mobilization efforts from any educational institution reflect on the integrity of that institution’s management.
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“Those who are responsible for imputing the data of graduates should be people of integrity”, General Ahmed said.
He called on all labour employers in the country to verify the authenticity of the certificates of national service being presented for job placement by the NYSC.
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