The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled technology to improve the online registration process for Prospective Corps Members (PCMs).
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this while interacting with members of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream One undergoing their Orientation Course at the Delta State NYSC Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, according to the statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.
Nafiu said the initiative was designed to make registration on the NYSC portal more seamless and ensure that all eligible prospective corps members could successfully complete the process in line with emerging trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
He added that the scheme would soon migrate some of its operations to technology-driven platforms to improve efficiency and service delivery.
The director-general also announced plans to improve the quality of kits provided to corps members from next year.
He urged the corps members to take advantage of their deployment to Delta State to establish meaningful friendships and professional networks that could benefit them beyond their service year.
Nafiu further encouraged them to acquire relevant skills to promote self-employment, job creation and financial independence.
“Learn new skills, and people will value your skills. Buy shares because you have great opportunities to venture into commodity trading after your service year,” he advised.
Earlier, the NYSC Delta State Coordinator, Mr John Kwaghe, disclosed that 1,697 corps members had registered at the orientation camp, while 1,094 others were relocated from Lagos State to the camp.
The development forms part of the scheme’s efforts to embrace technological innovations and improve its operations, while equipping corps members with skills and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods after their national service.
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