NYSC announces passing-out date for 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members
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- The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has set July 9, 2026, as the passing-out date for 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members.
- Activities leading up to the passing-out exercise began on June 23, including job advisory and registration.
- The NYSC will distribute Certificates of National Service to eligible members who have completed their service requirements.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced July 9, 2026, as the passing-out date for its 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members across Nigeria. The announcement was made via the NYSC's official X handle and signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.
Activities marking the end of the service year commenced on June 23. These include Job Advisory and Counselling sessions, registration, and final clearance processes for the corps members. The NYSC stated that the passing-out exercise would be a low-key event, culminating in the distribution of Certificates of National Service.
Only corps members who have successfully fulfilled all the requirements of the national service program will receive their certificates. The scheme's Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, extended his best wishes to the outgoing corps members for a successful winding-up and passing-out ceremony.
Nafiu also encouraged the departing corps members to uphold the NYSC's core values and continue to serve as positive ambassadors in their future endeavors. The announcement signifies the conclusion of the mandatory one-year service for this batch of Nigerian graduates.
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