Nysc dragged court mobilisation fee

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization fee is a mandatory fee paid by Nigerian graduates before they can participate in the one-year national service program. The fee is used to cover the costs of the program, including accommodation, feeding, and other expenses.

However, there have been controversies surrounding the fee, with many Nigerians criticizing the NYSC for charging excessive fees. In recent years, the fee has been increased several times, with the current fee standing at N3,000 (approximately $8) for graduates who are mobilized for the program.

The controversy surrounding the fee has led to several court cases, with many Nigerians challenging the legality of the fee. In 2019, a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the NYSC mobilization fee was illegal and unconstitutional. The court ordered the NYSC to refund the fees paid by graduates who were mobilized for the program between 2012 and 2019.

However, the NYSC has appealed the ruling, and the case is still pending in court. In the meantime, the NYSC has continued to charge the mobilization fee, citing the need to cover the costs of the program.

Here are some of the key points to note about the NYSC mobilization fee:

  1. The fee is mandatory: All Nigerian graduates who are mobilized for the NYSC program are required to pay the fee.
  2. The fee is used to cover program costs: The fee is used to cover the costs of the program, including accommodation, feeding, and other expenses.
  3. The fee has been increased several times: The fee has been increased several times in recent years, with the current fee standing at N3,000.
  4. The fee is controversial: Many Nigerians have criticized the NYSC for charging excessive fees, and several court cases have been filed challenging the legality of the fee.
  5. The case is pending in court: The NYSC has appealed the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the case is still pending in court.

It's worth noting that the NYSC has argued that the fee is necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the program, and that it is used to provide services and facilities for the corps members. However, many Nigerians remain skeptical about the fee, and the controversy is likely to continue until the case is resolved.