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NYSC Pledges More Innovations, as Batch ‘A’ PCMS Set For Orientation Exercise

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2 years ago

January 19, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As the orientation exercise is set to commence across the country for the Prospective Corps members PCM, the National Youth Service Corps NYSC has put in place more innovations that will bring an efficient and more credible mobilization process.

The Director General of NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop for all Stakeholders with the theme: “Unlocking Innovative Solutions to the Challenges of the Mobilization Process.”

Some of the recent innovations to cut registration out of fake certificates are 10 fingerprints of prospective Corps members, National Identification Numbers NIN, facial recognition, and others.

“We will continue to involve our processes to guide against fake mobilization that is why we are putting in place a lot of innovations before we used 2 fingerprints now we adopting the 10-finger thumbprint then facial recognition and other features that we don’t want to reveal to the general public.

“We remain unwavering in our determination to block any threat to the credibility of the mobilization, including attempts by unqualified persons to get enlisted for the National Service. The physical verification exercise and several other measures adopted in this regard have exposed fake graduates, especially those claiming to be foreign-trained.

“Over the years, we have black-listed local and foreign institutions found to be engaged in fraudulent practices, in addition to making formal reports on their activities to regulatory authorities.

When asked that with the innovations issue of fake corps members can’t not occur? He replied: “If the innovation will so with these innovations it’s going to be very difficult for anyone that wants to do fake registration”

Speaking further, DG said the Mobilization process is a key routine, that serves as the gateway for the enlistment of eligible graduates for National Service.

“As a Scheme that is committed to excellence, we have established the tradition of using this forum of key stakeholders for continuous evaluation of our progress. The essence is to explore and adopt best practices as well as proffer solutions to identified problems.

“The recurring nature of some of the challenges faced in our operation has necessitated the adoption of more enduring strategies, especially the application of digital solutions.

“As a Management committed to repositioning the Scheme for greater efficiency, we shall continue to embrace Innovations that will ensure seamless handling of the exercise.

“I would like to remind our key partners that this theme is not just a slogan, but a call to action. It challenges us to think beyond traditional boundaries, view issues from fresh perspectives, and adopt more effective problem-solving approaches. I am, therefore, confident that the outcomes of this workshop will culminate in a more efficient and more credible mobilization process.”

In her address, the Minister of Youth Development Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim commended NYSC for organizing the programme, which has brought stakeholders together to interface and evolve strategies for improving the mobilization process.

She expressed that NYSC ranks among the most enduring platforms that have historically played a significant role in promoting national unity and must be nurtured for more growth and development.

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PSIN Administrator Commends Yobe Government for Championing Leadership Continuity and Institutional Sustainability

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12 hours ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Igele

The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Barrister Imeh Okon, has applauded the Yobe State Government for its strong commitment to leadership continuity and sustainable governance through strategic investment in human capital development.

Barrister Okon gave the commendation at the opening of a Management Retreat for Yobe State Permanent Secretaries, held at the PSIN headquarters in Abuja.

The retreat, themed “Succession Planning, Leadership Continuity, and Institutional Sustainability in the Yobe State Public Service,” convened senior bureaucrats and resource persons to discuss strategies for strengthening leadership and governance within the state’s civil service.

In her remarks, the PSIN Administrator praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for his foresight and partnership in prioritizing public sector training and capacity development. She described the theme of the retreat as both “timely and visionary,” emphasizing that institutions endure only when leadership is continuous, knowledge is shared, and systems—not individuals—drive performance.

“Institutions thrive not merely on structures or policies, but on the deliberate cultivation of capable leaders who can sustain progress across generations,” she said. “By prioritizing leadership continuity and institutional resilience, Yobe State is leading by example.”

Barrister Okon reiterated PSIN’s mandate to build a competent, ethical, and innovative public service capable of delivering tangible results to citizens. She stressed that effective succession planning must be anchored in continuous training, mentorship, and exposure to emerging governance trends.

Citing best practices from Singapore and the United Kingdom, Okon noted that successful public service systems deliberately identify and nurture potential leaders through structured talent pipelines and transparent career development programmes. According to her, Yobe State’s initiative reflects its readiness to sustain excellence in governance.

She also highlighted PSIN’s flagship programmes—SMART-P, which builds administrative and technical capacity; LEAD-P, designed to groom emerging leaders; and the Exit from Service Masterclass, which prepares officers for life after service. Okon urged the Yobe Government to adopt the Exit Masterclass into its human resource framework to ensure a smooth transition for retirees, preserve institutional knowledge, and promote productivity through entrepreneurship and consultancy.

“Succession planning is not an event but a culture that must be institutionalised at every level of public administration,” she added. “When we prepare successors in advance and invest in continuous learning, we guarantee the sustainability of reforms and consistency in governance.”

Declaring the retreat open, the Acting Head of Service of Yobe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu, reaffirmed Governor Buni’s commitment to building a results-driven and high-performing public service.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service, Alhaji Shehu, the Acting Head of Service expressed gratitude to God and lauded PSIN as the “mother institution of public service learning.” He stated that Governor Buni has consistently directed the Office of the Head of Service to promote seamless succession planning and capacity building to enhance efficiency and accountability across government institutions.

“In line with this directive, we have brought the top echelon of the state civil service to PSIN—being the drivers and core implementers of government policies and programmes—to strengthen continuity and sustainability in our reforms,” he said.

He urged participants to fully engage in the retreat, share experiences, and cascade the knowledge gained to officers across ministries, departments, and agencies. The exercise, he explained, forms part of a deliberate strategy to institutionalize effective succession planning within the Yobe State Civil Service, thereby ensuring sustained productivity and improved service delivery to citizens.

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