If you are planning to register for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, you might be wondering if the names on your National Identification Number (NIN), your statement of result and the Senate list have to be the same.
The answer is yes, they do. Here are some reasons why this is important and what you can do if your names are different on these documents.
Why do your names have to match?
The NYSC registration process requires you to verify your identity and your academic qualifications using your NIN, your statement of result and the Senate list.
These documents are used to check if you are eligible for the program and to assign you to a state of deployment. If your names are different on these documents, you might face some problems during the verification process, such as:
- Being rejected by the NYSC portal or the orientation camp officials
- Having to pay extra fees or penalties for name correction or revalidation
- Missing out on being able to register with the batch you graduated with
How can you correct your names if they are different?
If you notice that your names are different on your NIN, your statement of result or the Senate list, you should take steps to correct them as soon as possible before you start your NYSC registration. Here are some ways you can do that:
- For your NIN, you can visit any NIMC enrollment center or log in to the NIMC portal (https://www.nimc.gov.ng/) to update your personal details. You will need to provide proof of identity and pay a fee of N500.
- For your statement of result, you can contact your school’s registrar or examination officer to request for a name correction. You will need to provide proof of identity and pay a fee that varies depending on your school.
- For the Senate list, you can contact your school’s NYSC coordinator or log in to the NYSC portal (https://portal.nysc.org.ng/) to check and correct your name. You will need to provide proof of identity and pay a fee of N1000.
What if you cannot correct your names before the NYSC registration deadline?
If you are unable to correct your names before the NYSC registration deadline, you won’t be able to register for the program.
Therefore, it is advisable to avoid this situation by correcting your names as early as possible.
Conclusion
Having different names on your NIN, your statement of result and the Senate list can affect your NYSC registration negatively.
To avoid these issues, you should make sure that your names are the same on all these documents before you start your NYSC registration.
If you find any discrepancies, you should correct them as soon as possible by contacting the relevant authorities and paying the required fees. This way, you can have a smooth and successful NYSC experience.
Please what can someone who did change of name some years after graduation do?
The Senate list name and that of school certificate or statement of results are the same, but NIN surname (changed) is the difference and there are documents such as news paper publications and court affidavit for the name change?
I graduated since 2015/16 session but have not done registration till date, I want it done this time, please help me out on the way to work it out