The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has rendered certificates issued to 101 individuals invalid – over what it calls their illegal mobilization for service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years.
According to a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corp, Eddy Megwa, the organisation said it took the action to maintain the integrity of the national service programme and prevent unqualified individuals from participating.
The statement added that the affected individuals were found to have been mobilized fraudulently, and their certificates have been withdrawn as part of the NYSC’s strong commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals are issued certificates of national service.
The NYSC also 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.