The online registration for 2020 Batch A stream 2 has been extended to 5th April 2020. The Management of the National Youth Service Corps made this known on Tuesday. The scheme also announced the suspension of monthly clearance for two months. According to the NYSC, the suspension of clearance and registration extension are to curb the spread of COVID-19 and ensure all PCMs register, respectively.
Below is the official memo;
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps hereby conveys to all Corps Members that the monthly clearance stands suspended for two months, in keeping with the rules of social distancing as well as avoidance of crowd which are effective in stemming the spread of COVID-19
In this connection, Corps Members are assured that the payment of their monthly stipends shall be effected without recourse to the clearance letters. Area Directors, State/FCT Coordinators had since been notified of this directive and must ensure strict compliance.
Corps Members are once again admonished to ensure good personal hygiene, social distancing, avoidance of crowd, use of hand sanitizers and facial masks; and above all staying at home in order to guard against falling prey to the virus.
They are advised to always stay tuned to the NYSC traditional and social media platforms for information. With correct and responsible behaviour, we shall defeat the virus. Stay safe. Management.
Online Registration has been extended to Sunday 5th April, 2020. PCMs who cannot select State of Deployment will be deployed to a State. Those who intend to make payment, will be able to do so after the portal closes.