RismadarVoice Reporters
August 11, 2026
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied any involvement in a proposed N200 levy reportedly being promoted by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in connection with mobilisation for national service.
The NYSC, in a statement issued by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said it had neither discussed nor agreed to the collection of any levy from students with NANS.
The clarification followed a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from Nigerian Students, Links Dues to NYSC Mobilisation.”
“The NYSC wishes to state unequivocally that it has not, at any time, discussed, agreed to, or entered into any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) regarding the collection of any levy from students in connection with mobilisation for national service,” the statement said.
The agency said its operations were guided by policies, guidelines and procedures approved by the Federal Government.
It explained that the mobilisation of prospective corps members is conducted through established official channels involving NYSC management and the Heads of Corps Producing Institutions.
According to the agency, the institutions are responsible for providing the required information on their graduates to facilitate the mobilisation process.
“The mobilisation process is neither linked to nor contingent upon the activities of any student association or organisation,” NYSC said.
The agency therefore urged students, prospective corps members and the general public to disregard claims that payment of a levy to NANS or any other student association is required for NYSC mobilisation.
The NYSC said it remained committed to ensuring a transparent, credible and efficient mobilisation process in line with existing government policies and guidelines.
