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NYSC partners NIMC to streamline corps member registration, verification

From Premium Times · () English

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  • The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is partnering with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to streamline biometric verification and registration for prospective corps members.
  • This collaboration is part of the NYSC's ongoing technology-driven reforms to improve service delivery and reduce bottlenecks in its mobilization processes.
  • Challenges such as increasing graduate numbers, budget constraints, and inadequate camp facilities continue to pressure the scheme, despite a government increase in the annual mobilization quota.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is taking significant strides to modernize its operations through a crucial partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This collaboration is set to simplify the biometric verification and registration process for the millions of young Nigerians who participate in the national service annually.

We are trying to move with technology so that registration processes will be easier for corps members. Some go to register and wait for hours in designated cybercafes or shops.

· Olakunle NafiuExplaining the rationale behind the partnership with NIMC to simplify registration.

Director-General Olakunle Nafiu highlighted that this initiative is a cornerstone of the NYSC's digital transformation agenda. The goal is to make registration, mobilization, and record-keeping more efficient and less cumbersome for corps members. The vision is to allow prospective corps members to register from the comfort of their homes, a stark contrast to the current system which often involves long waits at designated centers.

So we are looking at a situation whereby, from the comfort of their homes, they can log in, provide details and register. We are working with NIMC to get biometrics.

· Olakunle NafiuDescribing the future vision for corps member registration.

While embracing technology, the NYSC continues to grapple with persistent challenges. Nafiu pointed to the sheer volume of graduates seeking mobilization, budgetary limitations, and insufficient facilities at orientation camps as major hurdles. The recent increase in the annual mobilization quota, while a positive step, has further strained resources, underscoring the need for continuous infrastructure development and operational funding.

We are trying to move with technology so that registration processes will be easier for corps members. Some go to register and wait for hours in designated cybercafes or shops.

· Olakunle NafiuHighlighting the current difficulties faced by corps members during registration.

This partnership with NIMC is more than just a technological upgrade; it represents the NYSC's commitment to adapting to the digital age and improving the experience for its participants. The scheme, established in 1973, now manages a significantly larger cohort with fewer resources than in its early days, making such innovations essential for its continued effectiveness and relevance.

So we are looking at a situation whereby, from the comfort of their homes, they can log in, provide details and register. We are working with NIMC to get biometrics.

· Olakunle NafiuOutlining the desired future state of the registration process.
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