NASS Finally Approves NYSC Online Registration Fee

[Shola Sholaz]

The National Assembly has approved the N4,000 online registration/mobilization fee for prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members which was introduced this November (batch C).
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The House of Representatives made a u-turn after earlier resolution to suspend the policy following public outcry against the fee.
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Chairman, House Committee on Youth Development, Kamil Akinlabi who made the disclosure explained that the fee will service a private sector driven build, operate and transfer agreement. He said the registration equipment will be installed at the NYSC offices nationwide.
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The contractor handling the project is expected to recoup its investment within five years, he added.
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There had been criticisms against the N4,000 fee but the NYSC had risen to its defence, saying the computerisation would ease the rigorous processes involved in the collection of call-up letters.