_August 11, 2026 | 7:10 pm_
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has debunked reports linking it to a proposed N200 annual levy by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, the Scheme said payment of the levy is not a requirement for mobilisation for national service.
The clarification came after reports that NANS was considering making payment of its dues a condition for NYSC mobilisation.
The NYSC said it had not discussed, agreed to, or signed any Memorandum of Understanding with NANS on the collection of any levy from students.
_“The NYSC wishes to state unequivocally that it has not, at any time, discussed, agreed to, or entered into any MoU with NANS regarding the collection of any levy from students in connection with mobilisation for national service,”_ the statement read.
The Scheme explained that mobilisation is carried out only through official channels involving NYSC management and heads of corps-producing institutions, who submit data of their graduates for mobilisation.
_“The mobilisation process is neither linked to nor contingent upon the activities of any student association or organisation,”_ it added.
The NYSC urged prospective corps members and students to disregard any information suggesting that payment to NANS or any other student body is required for mobilisation.
_“For the avoidance of doubt, NYSC mobilisation process is straightforward and is conducted through established official channels,”_ it said.
The clarification followed remarks by NANS National President, Akinteye Babatunde, who said the association was considering an annual N200 due for students.
Babatunde also said NANS would work with NYSC and that students might be asked to present proof of payment of NANS dues before mobilisation.
The NYSC, however, reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, credible and efficient mobilisation process in line with government policies and guidelines.
