By Adebola Muili
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied any involvement in the alleged N200 mobilisation levy reportedly being proposed by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
The NYSC, in a statement posted on its verified X page on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, said it had neither discussed nor agreed to the collection of any levy from students in connection with mobilisation for national service.
The clarification followed a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from Nigerian Students, Links Dues to NYSC Mobilisation.”
The Scheme said it had not, at any time, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NANS regarding the collection of any levy from students for the purpose of NYSC mobilisation.
It explained that the Scheme operates under the authority of the Federal Government and implements only policies, guidelines and procedures duly approved by the appropriate government authorities.
According to the NYSC, its mobilisation process is straightforward and conducted through established official channels involving its Management and the Heads of Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs), who are responsible for providing the required information on their graduates for mobilisation.
The Scheme stressed that the mobilisation process is neither linked to nor contingent upon the activities of any student association or organisation.
It therefore advised members of the public, particularly prospective corps members and students, to disregard any information suggesting that payment of a levy to NANS or any other association is a requirement for NYSC mobilisation.
The NYSC reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent, credible and efficient mobilisation process in accordance with extant government policies and guidelines.
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