Minister of Education Proposes Extension of NYSC Duration to Combat Certificate Fraud and Boost Skill Development

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has put forward a proposal to extend the duration of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program from one year to two years. This initiative is part of a larger reform agenda aimed at addressing issues of certificate fraud and enhancing the quality of the NYSC scheme.

The proposal follows a 2024 federal investigation that revealed nearly 23,000 Nigerians had used counterfeit foreign degree certificates to gain access to the NYSC program. During a recent visit to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Alausa stressed the need for digitizing the mobilization process to help mitigate such fraudulent activities.

Alausa further explained that extending the service period would offer corps members the opportunity to fully participate in the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program, thus enabling them to gain practical experience and become job creators instead of job seekers.

In support of the proposal, NYSC Director-General, Olakunle Nafiu, expressed his agreement, stating that a longer service duration would provide corps members with sufficient time to develop essential skills through the SAED program. Nafiu emphasized that this extension would improve the overall effectiveness of the NYSC and contribute to reducing unemployment by equipping corps members with the necessary tools to create jobs.

Additionally, Nafiu highlighted ongoing efforts to reform the NYSC, particularly the implementation of a more robust digital verification system designed to combat the rising issue of certificate fraud. He also proposed the establishment of a comprehensive database to monitor Nigerian students studying abroad, ensuring that only those with legitimate qualifications are eligible to participate in the NYSC program.

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