Tag national youth service corps nysc exemption certificate
Here are the steps to obtain a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate:
Eligibility:
To be eligible for exemption, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- You are a foreign-trained graduate who has not spent more than 1 year in Nigeria.
- You are a graduate of a foreign institution that is recognized by the Nigerian government.
- You are a graduate of a Nigerian institution that is exempted from NYSC by the Federal Government.
- You are a graduate who has been exempted by the NYSC Director-General.
Application Process:
To apply for an NYSC exemption certificate, follow these steps:
- Obtain a letter of exemption: If you are eligible for exemption, you will need to obtain a letter of exemption from the relevant authority, such as the Nigerian Embassy or High Commission in your country of residence, or the NYSC Director-General.
- Fill out the application form: Download and complete the NYSC exemption application form (Form E) from the NYSC website or obtain it from the NYSC Secretariat.
- Attach required documents: Attach the following documents to the application form:
- A copy of your letter of exemption
- A copy of your academic certificate (Bachelor's degree or higher)
- A copy of your passport photograph
- A copy of your birth certificate
- Submit the application: Submit the completed application form and attached documents to the NYSC Secretariat or the NYSC State Coordinator in your state of residence.
- Pay the application fee: Pay the application fee of N2,500 (approximately $6.50 USD) at the NYSC Secretariat or the NYSC State Coordinator's office.
- Wait for processing: The NYSC will process your application and issue an exemption certificate if your application is successful.
Note:
- The NYSC exemption certificate is usually valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.
- If you are a foreign-trained graduate, you may need to register with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) before applying for an exemption certificate.
- If you are a graduate of a Nigerian institution that is exempted from NYSC, you may need to obtain a letter of exemption from the institution's authorities before applying for an exemption certificate.