The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has accused the University of Calabar of fraudulently mobilizing 101 graduates for national service during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 NYSC Service Years.
According to a statement signed by the NYSC management, 99 of these individuals were graduates, while two were exempted.
The NYSC has declared that the certificates of national service for these individuals are being invalidated.
The scheme emphasized its commitment to ensuring that only qualified persons are recognized and issued NYSC certificates.
The statement warned corps employers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to take note of this development and verify the authenticity of NYSC certificates, exemption, and exclusion letters presented for any purpose.
“Members of the public, especially corps employers, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), corporate and religious organisations, multi-national companies, corps producing institutions and other critical stakeholders of the NYSC are to take note of this advertorial for prompt action.
“In addition, members of the public are also enjoined to confirm from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, the authenticity of Certificates of National Service, Exemption and Exclusion Letters being presented for any purpose,” the statement read.
The University of Calabar has yet to officially respond to the NYSC’s allegations.
