At NYSC, we connect Nigeria's brightest graduates with communities in need, turning one year of service into lifelong impact.
2026 Batch A Stream II registration is open
Trusted By Nigerians Nationwide
The National Youth Service Corps was established in 1973 by General Yakubu Gowon after the Civil War, with one purpose: to reconcile, reconstruct, and rebuild a fractured nation through the energy and idealism of its youth. Over 50 years later, 6.4 million corps members have answered that call — teaching, building, healing, and uniting communities across every state.
What We Do
Three weeks of regimented training, drilling discipline, teamwork, and national consciousness into every corps member.
Every corps member dedicates one day per week to grassroots projects that directly impact local communities.
Practical vocational and business skills training ensuring every corps member leaves service more employable.
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Stories, updates and news from corps members across Nigeria.
March 10, 2026
Corps members across all 36 states reported to their orientation camps as the new batch officially begins its service year.
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February 28, 2026
Hundreds of corps members deployed to underserved schools are recording remarkable improvements in student performance and attendance.
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February 14, 2026
Community Development Service groups nationwide have completed over 200 projects including boreholes, classrooms, and health outreaches.
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Brig. Gen. Yusha'u Dogara Ahmed
Director-General, NYSC
"The NYSC scheme remains our most powerful tool for building national unity — one corps member, one community, one year at a time."
Brigadier General Yusha'u Dogara Ahmed assumed office as the 19th Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps. His tenure focuses on digital transformation, enhanced corps member welfare, and deepening the scheme's community development impact across all 36 states.
Registration for 2026 Batch A Stream II is now open.