Is NYSC Online Registration Portal Closed? Fact Emerges
- The NYSC has said it has not shut down the registration portal for 2024 Batch C Stream II prospective corps members, citing fake news
- According to a statement issued on Monday afternoon, January 6, 2025, by the NYSC's management, the registration portal is still active
- Legit.ng reports that NYSC is a mandatory, post-tertiary scheme set up by the Nigerian government, primarily for uniting the citizens
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.
Maitama, Abuja - The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) on Monday, January 6, 2025, said its online registration portal will remain open from Monday, January 6 to Friday, January 10, 2025.
In a statement seen by Legit.ng, the NYSC management asked Nigerians to disregard any rumour suggesting that the portal will close earlier than the scheduled period.
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The full statement reads:
"IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
"Please be informed that the NYSC online registration portal will remain open from 6th to 10th January 2025.
"Kindly disregard any rumour suggesting that the portal will close earlier than the scheduled period.
"Signed
"For: Management."
Recall that On Thursday, January 2, 2025, the NYSC management announced it had initiated the online registration for 2024 Batch C Stream II, effective from today, Monday, January 6, 2025. Several eligible individuals have been trying to indicate their interest.
NYSC DG 2025 message
Meanwhile, the DG of the NYSC, Brigadier-General Yusha'u Ahmed, asked corps members and staff "to step up more efforts for noble assignments ahead, in our collective resolve to sustain vigorous implementation of the scheme's mandate of fostering national unity, integration and development of Nigeria, our nation."
In a New Year 2025 message seen by Legit.ng, Ahmed said:
"May I also reiterate my commitment to engage relevant stakeholders to increasingly make facilities available, and opportunities for Corps empowerment under the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED). I also enjoin all Corps Members to actively participate and maximally utilize them for self development.
"I equally wish to use this medium to appreciate our collaborating agencies and stakeholders for their invaluable support and assure them of increase opportunities for more engagements.
"Management would continue to improve on our statutory responsibilities to Nigerians by ensuring that NYSC consolidates on its laudable achievements as we look forward to a rewarding and prosperous year 2025."
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Prospective NYSC members lament portal glitch
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that thousands of prospective NYSC members across Nigeria were stranded and frustrated following the sudden crash of the registration portal which happened on Sunday night, January 5.
Checks by Legit.ng showed that as of Monday afternoon, January 6, 2025, the portal has remained inaccessible with many prospective corp members who were yet to enrol still stranded.
Some corps members claimed on X that they missed out on going for service the last time due to issues with the portal and they are experiencing the same issues again.
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Source: Legit.ng
