What was meant to be a simple year of service has turned into a legal battle that’s catching national attention. A young corps member, Rita Uguamaye, better known as Raye, is now challenging what she calls a politically motivated punishment from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Her fight? To get her discharge certificate and…
Man, let me tell you, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in Nigeria is no joke. It’s a mandatory one-year service that fresh graduates have to complete, and it’s a truly unique experience. But one of the most memorable parts of the whole thing? The NYSC passing out parade, or POP for short. It’s…
What is NYSC PPA? Firstly, let’s unwrap this acronym that every corps member should be familiar with – PPA stands for Place of Primary Assignment. It’s essentially where you’ll be spending the bulk of your service year after the initial camp orientation. The PPA phase is the real part of your NYSC service, the substantive…
After completing the NYSC orientation camp, you will receive your posting letter which contains important details for your service year. This letter tells you: 1) The name and address of the organization where you will work for the next 11 months – this is called your Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). 2) Your personal details…
How to get ready for the NYSC orientation camp is a question on the minds of many Nigerian graduates. While it seems straightforward, lack of proper preparation can really diminish the overall experience. The NYSC has orientation camps in each of the 36 states, designed to accommodate around 2,000 corps members at a time. A…
For some graduates, whether schooled here in Nigeria or abroad, they may be eligible to receive an exemption from the one-year NYSC program. In such cases, they are issued the NYSC Exemption Certificate instead of the regular Certificate of National Service. But what exactly is this exemption certificate? It’s an official document stating that the…
