The denial followed a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from Nigerian Students, Links Dues to NYSC Mobilisation,” which suggested that the student body had reached an agreement with the NYSC to collect the levy.
In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC said it had “not, at any time, discussed, agreed to, or entered into any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)” with NANS regarding the collection of any levy from students in connection with national service mobilisation.
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The Scheme explained that it operates under the authority of the Federal Government and implements only policies, guidelines and procedures approved by the appropriate government authorities.
According to the NYSC, its mobilisation process is conducted through established official channels, involving collaboration between the NYSC Management and the Heads of Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs), who provide the required information on their graduates for mobilisation.
It stressed that the mobilisation process is neither linked to nor dependent on the activities of any student association or organisation.
Consequently, the NYSC urged students and Prospective Corps Members to disregard any information suggesting that payment of a levy to NANS or any other association is a requirement for NYSC mobilisation.
The Scheme reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent, credible and efficient mobilisation process in line with existing government policies and guidelines.
