University of Ibadan Hosts NYSC Sensitization Programme for Final-Year Students

The University of Ibadan (UI) recently hosted a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) sensitization programme for its final-year students. The event was aimed at familiarizing students with the objectives of the NYSC and equipping them with essential information for seamless registration, deployment, and a successful service year.

Professor Ademola Lewis, Dean of Students, represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, and highlighted the programme as an opportunity for students to understand the core ideals of the NYSC.

Dr. Abraham Oludolapo Ayodeji, Deputy Director of Mobilization, NYSC Headquarters, Abuja, provided an overview of the scheme, its historical background, objectives, and notable achievements. He explained eligibility criteria, emphasizing that only Nigerians who obtained a First Degree or Higher National Diploma (BA/B.Sc/MBBS/LL.B/HND) from accredited institutions within and outside Nigeria, and who are not above 30 years of age at graduation, are qualified for mobilization.

Dr. Ayodeji also detailed the bases for exemption and exclusion, assuring that certificates issued to exempted or excluded participants are equally valid. He outlined the four cardinal programmes of NYSC—Orientation, Primary Assignment, Secondary Assignment/Community Development Service, and Winding-Up/Passing Out.

The Deputy Director addressed security concerns, noting that corps members deployed to states with security challenges could apply for relocation during orientation. He cautioned that relocation is not automatic and may result in reassignment to other safe states. Students were advised to avoid night journeys during the mobilization and orientation periods, as the national security architecture is fully activated.

Mrs. Izuegbu Ada Peace, ICT Officer at the Oyo State Secretariat, explained the technical processes for registration on the NYSC portal, including biometric and facial capture procedures.

Mr. Suleiman Oyewumi, Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs Division, commended the NYSC team for the informative session and thanked students for their active participation.