The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has asked married female prospective corps members who have been posted to states where their husbands do not reside to request redeployment.
The scheme made this known in a post on X.com on Monday.
The scheme said, “ATTENTION ALL 2024 BATCH ”B” STREAM II MARRIED FEMALE PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS
“All married female Prospective Corps members (PCM’s) who are deployed to States where their husbands are not domiciled should report to the nearest NYSC Orientation Camp for their State of Deployment to be changed
“They are to report during the period of registration at the Orientation Camps with copies of their marital and other relevant documents as evidence. Once the change is made it will reflect on their dashboard for reprinting.”
The NYSC is a Nigerian government-established scheme aimed at involving graduates in nation-building and development.
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It was established on May 22, 1973, based on decree No. 24 which stated that the scheme was created “with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity”
The primary aim of the NYSC is to foster national unity and promote the integration of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. By involving graduates in nation-building and development, the scheme seeks to encourage young Nigerians to work and live in different parts of the country, thus bridging cultural and ethnic divides.
To participate in the NYSC, graduates must be under 30 years old at the time of their graduation.
Those who are older receive a Certificate of Exemption, which is considered equivalent to the NYSC Discharge Certificate.
Successfully completing the one-year service period earns corps members a certificate of satisfactory participation.
