NYSC begins nationwide verification for Nigerians who studied abroad

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced the physical verification of credentials and travel documents for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates who registered for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Service Year.

This is according to a statement shared on its X account on Sunday night.

According to the statement, the exercise will be held from Monday, November 10 (today), to Wednesday, November 12, 2025, across designated centers nationwide.

“As part of the measures to ensure orderliness and avoid overcrowding, prospective Corps Members are expected to strictly report on the date, time, and venue specified on the verification slip,” the statement said.

The Corps added that all participants must present the original copies of their credentials and travel documents as uploaded online during registration.

It further directed that “medical graduates should, in addition, upload licenses, registration certificates, and other relevant documents issued by their various bodies and also come along with the originals to the verification centers.”

The NYSC also clarified the process for those who obtained their qualifications abroad and required official recognition.

“Original copies of evaluation letters issued by Federal Ministry of Education (where applicable) should be submitted at the NYSC Headquarters, Abuja, and acknowledged copies uploaded online by the PCMs,” the management stated.

Emphasizing the importance of the verification exercise, the NYSC warned that “only persons physically seen with credentials, physically verified, and cleared would be deployed, exempted, or excluded from National Service.”

The Commission urged all concerned foreign-trained graduates to comply strictly with the instructions and appear at their designated centers as scheduled.

The agency had on Friday extended the online registration period for its 2025 Batch ‘C’ mobilization by an additional 48 hours following network challenges reported by prospective corps members.

The deadline is expected to lapse tomorrow at midnight, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Will the nationwide verification help NYSC ensure greater transparency for Nigerians who studied abroad? Let’s know your views in the comment section.